Recommended Accommodations for Muslim Travelers in Japan's Major Cities

Japan is making it easier for Muslim travelers to enjoy a comfortable and stress-free stay, with more hotels than ever offering halal-friendly meals, prayer-friendly spaces, and private bathing facilities. From modern city hotels to traditional ryokans (Japanese inns), here are five highly recommended accommodations for Muslim travelers looking for comfort, convenience, and hospitality that caters to their needs.

Privacy meets Japanese tradition at Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan, where guests can enjoy a private open-air bath. While many accommodations feature communal bathing spaces that require guests to be completely nude, this hotel ensures guests can experience a relaxing and traditional Japanese-style soak in complete privacy. The rooms with private baths come with tatami-mat floors, futon bedding, and sliding doors with paper windows, making for a truly remarkable Japanese setting. Each room also has a private ensuite bathroom, and prayer mats can be provided upon request.

The hotel’s quiet atmosphere and spacious guestrooms make it easy to find a peaceful place to pray, and the staff is attentive to guests’ needs. Tokyo’s Akihabara Electric Town, Ueno, and Asakusa neighborhoods are all nearby, offering a mix of cultural experiences and shopping. For Muslim-friendly dining, halal restaurants in Ueno and Okachimachi are within reach, and Tokyo Camii, the largest mosque in Japan, is just a short train ride away.

A unique buffet experience awaits at ICI Hotel Tokyo Hatchobori, where guests can enjoy a customizable open sandwich buffet. The hotel offers a variety of ingredients, allowing guests to create their own colorful open sandwich combinations to suit their tastes. Halal-certified bread is available for Muslim travelers, ensuring a more accommodating dining experience.

The western-style rooms at this hotel are modern and well designed, and they also feature private en-suite bathrooms. Just one minute on foot to Hatchobori Station and one stop from Tokyo Station on the Keiyo Line, the hotel provides easy access to Ginza’s high-end shopping, Tsukiji Outer Market’s fresh seafood stalls, and the historic Imperial Palace Gardens. Muslim-friendly restaurants can be found throughout Nihonbashi and Ginza, and Tokyo Camii is easily reachable via train.

Breakfast is done right at Hotel Vischio Osaka by Granvia, with guests able to enjoy a mouth-watering Halal Breakfast Bento Box prepared in a dedicated kitchen certified by the Japan Islamic Trust. This thoughtfully curated meal, served at the hotel's on-site restaurant Italian Kitchen Verde Cassa, includes a choice between halal yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) or halal Japanese-style grilled fish, both certified by the Japan Islamic Trust. The price of the halal breakfast bento comes to 3,500 JPY but also includes access to the regular breakfast buffet (prior reservation required).

The hotel features spacious and modern rooms with private bathrooms and plush bedding. It is a short five-minute walk from Osaka-Umeda Station, making it convenient for visiting Umeda’s popular shopping streets, Osaka Castle, and the famous Dotonbori district. Halal restaurants and Osaka Masjid are also close by.

For those who value privacy, Satoi Kosetsu Shichijo-Mibu offers an entire machiya (traditional townhouse) for rent. Unlike ryokans, where shared facilities are common, this guesthouse ensures complete comfort in a fully self-contained space. The kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals, with halal-certified ingredients available at specialty grocery stores in Kyoto.

Satoi Kosetsu Shichijo-Mibu offers its guests a qibla compass, prayer clothes, and a prayer mat. While there is no dedicated prayer room, the spacious interior provides a quiet and private area for prayer, and the semi-open-air cypress bath ensures complete privacy while soaking in a traditional Japanese setting. The guesthouse is within easy reach of Kyoto Station, offering access to Kyoto’s most famous attractions, including Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and the historic Gion district. Kyoto Central Masjid and several halal-friendly restaurants are nearby, adding to the convenience of this peaceful retreat.

Halal dining meets Japanese elegance at Hotel New Otani Hakata. The hotel's in-house restaurant, Café & Restaurant Green House, includes a notice of pork and alcohol use on its menu, helping Muslim diners make an informed choice about their selection. The restaurants also offer special halal meals upon advance request, offering a stress-free dining experience for all. Guests can also request a prayer rug and qibla, making daily worship more convenient.

Situated in Hakata just a minute’s walk from Watanabe-dori Station, the hotel offers easy access to Ohori Park, Canal City, and the lively Tenjin shopping district. Fukuoka Masjid and several halal-friendly restaurants are also nearby, making it a convenient and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers.