The Hiroo Mosque is part of the Arabic Islamic Institute, which is the first educational institute established in the capital of Japan. Founded in 1982, the Institute has been making contributions towards promoting mutual understanding, cultural interchange and friendly relations between Japan and Arabic and Islamic countries, especially Saudi Arabia. The mosque and center is a 15 minute walk from the Hiroo station of the Hibiya line. Added on March 5, 2006 and last updated 15 years ago