[Yoyogi-Uehara・Tokyo Camii] Wrapped in a Prayer Space Like Traveling to a Foreign Land

🕌[Yoyogi-Uehara・Tokyo Camii] Wrapped in a Prayer Space Like Traveling to a Foreign Land

Suddenly appearing in the residential area of Yoyogi-Uehara, a beautiful foreign dome and minaret.
That is Japan's largest mosque, "Tokyo Camii."
Majestic Turkish architecture, sparkling stained glass, serene prayer time—an experience as if you have wandered into a travel destination in Turkey awaits you 🇹🇷✨

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🌟 Features & Highlights

・An impressive dome ceiling and arabesque patterns that gather the essence of Islamic architecture
・The interior is open for anyone to visit (*with visitor etiquette). Spending quiet time here calms the mind 🌿
・You can also see the women-only space on the second floor and the ritual hand-washing area before prayer, deepening cultural understanding

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📍 Access

・About a 5-minute walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station on the Odakyu Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
・Just through a quiet residential area from the station. The blue dome is a landmark

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🕊 Recommended Season & How to Enjoy

・Daytime with good weather is recommended. The light streaming through the stained glass is magical ✨
・There are visiting restrictions on Fridays and during Ramadan, so check the official website before visiting
・At the adjacent Turkish Cultural Center, you can also buy souvenirs and halal sweets 🍬

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👣 Travel Tips

・Yoyogi-Uehara to Shimokitazawa is great for a walk. Add a multicultural experience while visiting cafes and bakeries
・Highly recommended for those interested in architecture and religious culture or those who want to incorporate an extraordinary feeling into their trip
・Popular with foreign travelers as well. There are days with guided tours in English and Turkish

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A luxurious moment to experience distant foreign culture while in Japan.
Why not head to Tokyo Camii to find “a time to face yourself wrapped in tranquility”?

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