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Sakura House and Sakura hotel & Hostel offer homely comfort and delectable Halal meals for Muslim tourists in Japan

Visiting a beautiful country such as Japan is an exciting experience. There's so much to see, explore and try, and the best way to enjoy it is by staying at Sakura House and Sakura Hotel & Hostel. Featuring a "home away from home" concept, Sakura House and Sakura Hotel & Hostel are an ideal solution for travellers from the Middle East looking to stay in comfortable accommodation, complete with Halal meals and group activities. Since opening its doors in 1992 in Harajuku, Sakura House has established more than 1,000 rooms in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Whether you plan to travel with family, friends, or even solo, Sakura House has a wide range of vacation rentals to choose from. Its portfolio includes apartments, share houses, dormitories, vacation rentals and student dormitories. Furthermore, some of its residences feature fully-equipped kitchens that are suited for long-term stays.

Each month, it welcomes around 500 new residents from various countries across the globe, including the Middle East region. Besides offering multilingual resident relations, the residence maintenance staff provide the comforts of home on an international stage.

Exclusive comfort for Muslim travellers

What makes Sakura House appealing is its exceptional attention to the needs of Muslim tourists. The Shibuya Yoyogi Uehara Friendly House for Muslims, which was opened in 2013, is Japan's first dedicated share house and dormitory for Muslims.

Sakura House also has Muslim-friendly lodging exclusively designed for women with Kiblat pointers in each room. The Shibuya Yoyogi Uehara Friendly House for Muslims is conveniently located near Tokyo Camii Mosque and a 24-hour cafe that serves Halal food. The newest Sakura hotel, Sakura Hotel Nippori is located in Tokyo's historic "Yanesen" neighbourhood. Sakura Hotel Hatagaya has a prayer room adjacent to the lobby.

Delectable dining experience

Food is central to one's holiday experience. Sakura House's sister hotel, Hotel Continental Fuchu (www.hotel-continental.co.jp), which is located 20 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station is home to the Tohoku Bokujo Restaurant that serves genuine farm-to-table cuisine. It offers organic eggs and vegetables grown at its sister farm in Aomori prefecture, alongside Muslim-friendly dishes.

Visitors can also dig into one of Japan's notable dishes, the okonomiyaki - a pancake that features a delicious blend of vegetables, poultry, seafood, etc. and try out teppanyaki - poultry, vegetables, noodles, etc. grilled on an iron griddle at Sakura Tei (www.sakuratei.co.jp/en). The restaurant, which serves Muslim-friendly meals, is located in Tokyo's fashionable Harajuku, long the centre of Japanese youth culture, promising fun for all.

Indulge in community activities

To ensure a memorable trip in Japan, Sakura House and Sakura Hotel & Hostel host a number of resident events throughout the year. These are listed on an online calendar, and include friendship parties, tea ceremonies, participation in Shinto matsuri festivals, kimono parties, Sumo wrestling events, shodo calligraphy workshops, sushi parties, running events, and visits to see the Noh theatre, just to name a few.

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