Kobe Muslim Mosque: A Beacon of Faith and Resilience

Getting There

• Walking

  From Motomachi Station, the Kobe Muslim Mosque is approximately a 10-minute walk. Head north towards the Kitano-cho district, known for its Western-style buildings. The mosque is located on Nakayamate Dori, in Chuo-ku. Look for the distinctive minarets and dome of the mosque. There are no admission fees to enter the mosque.

• Public Transport

  From Sannomiya Station, take the City Loop bus to the Kitano-Ijinkan stop. The City Loop bus costs 300 yen per ride or 800 yen for a day pass. From the Kitano-Ijinkan bus stop, walk approximately 5 minutes to the Kobe Muslim Mosque. Alternatively, take the JR Kobe Line to Motomachi Station, then walk 10 minutes north. The train fare from Kobe(Hyogo) to Motomachi is ¥70-¥100.

• Taxi

  From Kobe Station, a taxi ride to Kobe Muslim Mosque takes about 15 minutes and costs approximately ¥4,600 - ¥5,500. Taxis are readily available at Kobe Station. The mosque is located in the Kitano-cho area of Chuo-ku.

• Driving

  If driving, take Route 2 (Sanyo Road) towards Kobe and exit for Kobe City. Follow signs for Chuo Ward and continue onto Nakayamatedori. The Kobe Muslim Mosque is located at 2 Chome-25-14 Nakayamatedori. Parking is available near the mosque, but fees and regulations may apply. Weekday parking near Sannomiya costs approximately 250 yen for 30 minutes, with a daily maximum of 1500 yen. Weekend parking costs approximately 300 yen for 30 minutes, with a daily maximum of 2300-2500 yen.