Verify on the same day.Prayer facilities, menus, kitchen practices, certifications, and opening hours can change. Keep one backup near your hotel or major station.
Prayer
- Confirm access hours and whether advance contact is needed.
- Carry a compact prayer mat and offline qibla direction.
- Save a mosque or verified prayer-space backup.
Food
- Ask about ingredients, alcohol, pork derivatives, and shared cooking equipment.
- Do not assume “no pork” means halal.
- Keep a simple supermarket or convenience-store backup you have checked.
Travel day
- Group meals and prayers near the same station when possible.
- Recheck venue announcements before a long transfer.
- Save Japanese text for dietary questions on your phone.