Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center Tours and Tickets

Yes, Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center is open to tourists. This inclusive venue welcomes visitors of all faiths, as well as non-believers. Reservations aren’t required, but visitors must adhere to certain rules: the upper floor is for women only, and you must be quiet in the prayer hall.

The dress code states that women should wear ankle-length trousers or a skirt, and a long-sleeved and high-neck top; these materials should not be tight-fitting or translucent. Men should refrain from wearing short pants, and women are asked to wear a headscarf when visiting the prayer hall.

From Shibuya station, you can get the Hanzomon (Ginza) subway line to Omotesando, then board the Chiyoda Line to Yoyogi-Uehara station, from where it’s just a 5-minute walk away. Alternatively, from Shinjuku, you can get the Odakyu Line to Yoyogi-Uehara.

Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center dates back to 1938, when the Tokyo Islamic School was completed as a place of worship for Kazan Turks fleeing the Russian Revolution. The mosque was demolished in 1986 and then rebuilt in 2000 as the Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center.

Yes, there are many cultural events and activities at Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center. These include open mosque days, Arabic cafes, and special events such as Turkish cooking classes and watercolour events. The center also celebrates annual events, including World Hijab Day.

Yes, you can take photos for Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center; however, these must be for personal use using smartphones, and you should not photograph worshipers or other visitors. Photos and videography by the press for commercial or non-commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.