Halal Japan trip, now easier than ever!
Japan is not a Muslim-majority country, and the limited use of English has made traveling even more challenging for Muslim visitors. Each place has different halal standards, and some have even stopped accommodating Muslim traveler, especially after the pandemic, which is not often updated on the internet.
But that is no longer a concern! On June 29, 2025, Xpath.co — the very first Online Travel Agent (OTA) specializing in Muslim travelers — officially launched, promising to make trips to Japan easier and more enjoyable for Muslims than ever before!
What is Xpath.co?
An Online Travel Agent, commonly referred to as an OTA, is a popular way to plan and book trips in modern times. Well-known OTAs include platforms like Booking.com and TripAdvisor. While each OTA has its own unique features, they all share one key function: allowing users to book and pay for travel services before the trip begins.
Xpath.co is the very first OTA dedicated to Muslim travelers visiting Japan. As a platform specifically designed for this audience, it offers all the essential information needed to help travelers easily plan and customize their journeys. The website provides up-to-date and accurate information — a crucial feature, as halal-related information in Japan is often limited and not always reliable.
Since Xpath.co is built to handle confirmed bookings, it also minimizes the risk of travelers being unable to access halal food during their stay. This makes it a valuable resource for ensuring a smooth and stress-free travel experience for Muslims in Japan.
Unique features of Xpath.co
Xpath.co has uniques features for Muslim travelers:
Muslim/Non-Muslim guide
It is estimated that more than 200,000 Muslims live in Japan. Many of them have excellent language skills and deep knowledge of halal requirements when it comes to Japanese food. While their understanding of Japanese history or geography may not be as extensive as that of native Japanese people, their unique expertise is incredibly valuable — especially for fellow Muslim travelers.
On Xpath.co, travelers can search for local Muslim guides who are well-equipped to assist other Muslims during their visit to Japan. These guides can help visitors explore the country with confidence, enjoy local cuisine without worrying about whether it’s halal, and easily meet religious needs such as finding places for prayer (salat) throughout their journey.
Muslim-friendly Hotels
The website has information about Muslim-friendly hotels. The definition on Muslim-friendly on the website is either
- Hotel has Halal/Muslim-friendly dinings/restaurant
- Qibra/Prayer mat available
It also clearly mentioned the location of the hotel, if the hotel has private Onsen hot spring or not, if they need prior reservation, and if the Halal breakfast can be ready. It is easy to find the best solution.
Make sure to book from our link on the website, so that it will support the future Muslim travelers.
Tour
Some Tours are also available. Tour can be guided or not-guided, with or without transportation, with or without food. As Tour indicated the itinerary is already pre-set, it is easy to find the best travel option if you already have a plan but do not know where to go exactly.
Halal Restaurants
The most updated and popular restaurants are listed in one page. Some of the accept prior reservation and payment, so that travelers will no longer have to waiting in the long lines.
Remember, each restaurant has different Halal standards and policies, try to find the best option by checking the tags.
Sign up now and plan your Japan trip now!
If you go to our Travel with Us page, there are sample itineraries and each has a booking page. What travelers have to do is to follow the itinerary, and make a booking on the Xpath site.
This OTA will surely make your Halal Japan Trip easier, join the platform now from this link. Sign up