https://kobemosque.org/ Independent English guide to Kobe Mosque since 1935, Islam in Japan, community life, architecture, halal food and Muslim travel in Kansai region. en-us https://kobemosque.org/heritage/https://kobemosque.org/heritage/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000A hub for Kobe Mosque heritage, from 1935 origins and Indo-Islamic design to wartime survival, restoration stories and Japan's Islamic past for visitors. https://kobemosque.org/community/https://kobemosque.org/community/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Meet Japan's Muslim community life around Kobe Mosque, with prayer, education, festivals, relief work and daily practice across cities and towns today. https://kobemosque.org/visit/https://kobemosque.org/visit/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Plan Muslim-friendly trips to Kobe and Kansai with mosque access, halal dining, prayer rooms, transport tips and sightseeing around Kitano's streets. https://kobemosque.org/History English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/History English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Trace Kobe Mosque from 1935 opening through war and quake to today, covering architecture, timelines and community memory around Japan's first mosque. https://kobemosque.org/Location English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Location English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Find Kobe Mosque in Kitano-cho with train, subway and walking routes, nearby landmarks, prayer-time arrival tips and maps for first-time Muslim visitors. https://kobemosque.org/Activities English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Activities English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Discover community activities around Kobe Mosque, from study circles and youth programs to open days, volunteer work and cultural exchange across Kobe. https://kobemosque.org/Ramadan English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Ramadan English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Experience Ramadan at Kobe Mosque with taraweeh prayers, community iftar meals, charity drives and late-night worship for residents and visiting Muslims. https://kobemosque.org/Hajj English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Hajj English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Learn how Japan-based pilgrims prepare for Hajj, from documents and health checks to group travel, rites in Makkah and return guidance after pilgrimage. https://kobemosque.org/Marriage in Islam.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Marriage in Islam.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Understand nikah, mahr, witnesses and registration in Japan, with practical steps for Muslim couples, families and interfaith questions answered simply. https://kobemosque.org/Sightseeing English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Sightseeing English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Combine mosque visits with Kitano's historic streets, Kobe harbor views, museums and parks, plus Muslim-friendly stops for food, rest and daily prayers. https://kobemosque.org/Tsunami English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Tsunami English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Revisit Kobe's Muslim relief after the 2004 tsunami, with fundraising, volunteer teams, aid shipments and lessons for disaster support from Japan today. https://kobemosque.org/Zakat English.htmhttps://kobemosque.org/Zakat English.htmFri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Learn what zakat means, who pays it, how rates work and where gifts go in Japan, with clear examples for beginners and annual giving routines. https://kobemosque.org/kobe-mosque-architecture/https://kobemosque.org/kobe-mosque-architecture/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Study Kobe Mosque's Indo-Islamic architecture, from minarets and domes to prayer hall ornaments, with materials, layout and preservation notes for fans. https://kobemosque.org/islam-in-japan-history/https://kobemosque.org/islam-in-japan-history/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Follow Islam's path in Japan from early visitors and first communities to Kobe Mosque's 1935 opening and growth across the twentieth century to today. https://kobemosque.org/mosques-across-japan/https://kobemosque.org/mosques-across-japan/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Tour major mosques across Japan with prayer facilities, access notes, community roles and visitor tips for Muslim travellers moving between cities. https://kobemosque.org/halal-food-kobe/https://kobemosque.org/halal-food-kobe/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Find halal restaurants, butcher shops and groceries in Kobe, with price ranges, language tips, Kobe beef notes and lunch options near the mosque area. https://kobemosque.org/prayer-rooms-kansai/https://kobemosque.org/prayer-rooms-kansai/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Locate prayer rooms across Kansai airports, stations and malls, with ablution details, opening hours, directions and alternatives for daily prayers. https://kobemosque.org/eid-in-kobe/https://kobemosque.org/eid-in-kobe/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Celebrate Eid in Kobe with mosque prayers, festive meals, children's activities, community bazaars and greetings shared across cultures and generations. https://kobemosque.org/mosque-etiquette-visitors/https://kobemosque.org/mosque-etiquette-visitors/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Learn mosque etiquette before visiting Kobe Mosque, with dress codes, shoe rules, photography limits, greeting customs and prayer-hall behavior tips. https://kobemosque.org/muslim-day-trips-kansai/https://kobemosque.org/muslim-day-trips-kansai/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000Plan easy day trips from Kobe to Kyoto, Osaka and Nara with halal lunch spots, prayer breaks, scenic routes and relaxed schedules for families.