Prayer halls for Muslim tourists near Japan’s famous Mount Fuji
TOKYO, Japan – In view of the increasing number of Muslim tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, authorities have set up numerous prayer halls for their worship.
Local media reported that new prayer halls have been established in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Considering the increasing demand for prayer rooms, the Japan Halal Certification Promotion Organization has established a special prayer facility.
Named as Fujikawaguchiko Masjid, it opened to worshipers in 2020. It is located near Lake Kawaguchi. Since its opening, it has already been used by 25,000 people.
Earlier, Muslim tourists were seen praying at a prefabricated hut set up by a local restaurant.
The 76-year-old owner of the restaurant, Kazuko Watanabe, said many tourists come here from Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia.
According to the Yamanashi prefectural government, the number of visitors from these two countries has doubled since 2013.
Nearly 80,000 tourists from Indonesia and Malaysia visit Mount Fuji annually.
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