Nagoya Mosque

Nagoya Mosque is a white building with traditional Islamic architectural features located in the Nakamura district and serves as a center for the local Muslim community. The structure contains prayer rooms, meeting spaces, and areas dedicated to religious and educational activities.

The current building was constructed in 1998 to replace an earlier Muslim prayer site destroyed during World War II. This reconstruction marked the reestablishment of an organized Muslim presence in the region after decades of absence.

The mosque serves the Muslim community in central Japan as a gathering place where people from different backgrounds come to pray and connect. The space reflects the religious and social needs of the local Islamic community.

Visitors should check ahead about prayer times and any guidelines for observing the space respectfully, as certain times may be reserved for prayer. The center maintains regular visiting hours and welcomes inquiries about its programs and activities.

The center was instrumental in establishing additional Islamic facilities in the surrounding region, expanding religious infrastructure beyond Nagoya itself. This growth reflects how the Muslim community in Japan has developed and strengthened its organizational networks.

Location: Nagoya

Inception: 1998

Website: https://nagoyamosque.com

GPS coordinates: 35.17742,136.87114

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05