A travel agency based in Osaka city is offering tours in Japan catering specifically to Muslim visitors – a growing segment of inbound travellers from abroad – featuring a visit to a mosque, halal food and an attendant adhering to Islam.
Miyako International Tourist Co says its most popular route starts from Tokyo and takes participants to Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, all major tourist destinations. In recent years, Hokkaido, the northernmost island prefecture that has no rainy season and is known for winter sports, is also gaining traction, it says.