🕌✨ [Feel the atmosphere of a foreign country in Tokyo] Afternoon and night at Tokyo Camii - Silence and beauty
🕌✨ [Feel the atmosphere of a foreign country in Tokyo] The silence and beauty of Tokyo Camii from afternoon to night
📍 [Location] 1-19 Oyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (5 minutes walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station)
📆 [Visit date] July
🕰 [Recommended time] Anytime. This time, afternoon to night (light up)
📷 [Camera] iPhone 15 Pro
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🕌 The pinnacle of Turkish architecture in Yoyogi-Uehara
The minarets (spires) shining in the soft afternoon light, the intricately carved domes and wall decorations make you feel like you've been transported to a mosque in Istanbul.
It's especially fantastic when the minarets, which stand out in the pale blue of the evening, overlap with the moon.
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🕌 A tranquil prayer space where you take off your shoes
• Free entry, separate prayer spaces for men and women
• Photography is allowed (please be careful not to disturb the prayer)
• Scarves are available for women, so anyone can visit regardless of religion
• Staff may guide you in English (if you're lucky)
It is relatively quiet in the afternoon, and there are moments when you can monopolize the beauty of the silence and light.
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🛒 Turkish ingredients at the halal shop!
At the adjacent halal market, you can find food, spices, tea, nuts, halal sweets, and more, all imported from Turkey.
🇹🇷Recommendations:
• Turkish honey (high quality and rich aroma)
• Turkish delight with pistachios
• Turkish cheese bread "simit" and frozen kebab packs
🛍 Prices are reasonable, and many items are hard to find in Japan. Popular with tourists.
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🎉 Events & Cultural Experiences!
The following events are also held at Tokyo Camii.
• [Friday Prayer] Anyone can visit (English guide available with advance reservation)
• [Cultural Exchange] Introduction to Turkish culture and Islam, Quran reading, etc.
• [Fast-ending Meal (Ramadan)] Free to attend, reservation required
When I visited, the adhan (call to prayer) was playing, and the entire space was filled with a sacred atmosphere.
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📸 Tips for Photography
• The light is soft around 2-4pm, and the stained glass looks beautiful.
• The contrast between the blue sky and the lights just after sunset is also recommended.
• The beauty of the dome is even more prominent when photographed with a wide-angle lens inside.
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💬 Summary of impressions
It was such a quiet and mysterious space that I forgot I was in Tokyo.
I had always thought of mosques as something far away, but when I actually went there, I found it to be a very open place.
It was a special time to experience a different culture, not just to see it.
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