Japan is slowly opening its door even wider for Muslim travelers as more and more places start accommodating needs for Muslims, such as praying rooms and halal menus. Some hotels in Japan has started accommodating those needs, and there are currently 5 Hotels in Tokyo offering these Muslim-friendly services. Most of these hotels are located in center Tokyo which is a strategic place to stay at during your visit to Tokyo. Here are 5 Muslim-friendly hotels in the Tokyo area.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo
Located 4 minutes from the Tokyo Metro Shirokanedai station, which can also be reached by taking a shuttle bus from JR Meguro station, it is also located near one of Tokyo’s tourist attraction, Roppongi Hills. Following the footsteps of Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Osaka and Gifu, Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Tokyo also starts offering Halal Menu for its guests. It is halal certified by Kyoto Council for Sharia and Halal Affairs. This hotel also provides praying mats and Qiblah compass in the guest rooms. Sheraton Miyako Hotel Website.
Address: 1-1-50, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku
Sakura Hotel Hatagaya
Sakura hotel is located 1 minutes away from the Hatagaya station and is a strategic place to stay at during your travel as it is also located close to Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Harajuku which is the must-see places during your visit to Tokyo. Located in the lobby of Sakura Hotel, is Sakura Cafe, the cafe offers a variety of Halal dishes. The Halal menu consists of halal food from different countries such as Egypt, India, Malaysia, and many more. Sakura Hotel Hatagaya also provides praying rooms equipped with praying mats, praying schedule, and an arrow pointing to Qiblah on the ceiling. The hotel is also located near the Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture center, which is also worth checking. Read more from Sakura Hotel Hatagaya Website.
Address: Tokyo, Shibuya, Hatagaya 1-32-3
Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
This luxurious 5 star hotel is very strategic as it is located near the famous Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple, perfect for your sightseeing experience. The hotel offers Halal Japanese and Western bento boxes which you can get by purchasing the Halal ticket on the day before. The Halal food offered are of course Halal-certified by the Japan Islamic Trust. Richmond hotel also provides designated place for Wudhu (ablution) in the bathrooms. Richmond Hotel Website.
Address: 2-7-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Agora Place Asakusa
Strategically located 10 minutes away from the famous Asakusa tourist attraction, Senso-ji Temple, Agora Place Asakusa could be one of the best options for you to stay during your visit to Tokyo. The “Asakusa Grill Berg” cafe and dining, located in the lobby of Agora Place Asakusa, offers “Muslim Welcome Morning Plate” that you can reserve at the front desk on the day before your stay and make sure you reserve it before 17:00. The dishes for “Muslim Welcome Morning Plate” are made in a halal-certified Samurai Kitchen which also makes halal bento and catering. Tags showing the food ingredients are also provided to avoid certain ingredients due to dietary or religious reasons. The hotel also provides rental praying mats and Qiblah compass along with offering muslim-friendly souvenirs. Agora Place Asakusa Website.
Address: 2-2-9 Kotobuki, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Shinjuku Prince Hotel, Shinjuku
Shinjuku Prince is located 5 minutes away from Shinjuku Station, which is connected to the JR Yamanote line, making it a great place to stay at while ensuring easy access for your complete sight-seeing experience in Tokyo. The hotel provides praying mat and Qiblah compass in their rooms, ensuring the comfort of their Muslim guests. Shinjuku Prince Website.
Address: 1-30-1, Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo