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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Japan

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Israel Embassy in Tokyo, Japan

3 Nibancho, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 102-0084 Japan

Phone: +81 3 3264 0911 Working hours: Close now

Israel Consulate in Kobe, Japan

4F, Sento Center Build., 5-2-3 Nakayamate-Dori, Chuo-Ku, Kobe-Shi. Post Code: 650-0004 Japan

Phone: + 81 78 361 1248 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Japanese and Israeli holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Tu Bishvat	Monday, February 02	1 week, 4 days
National Foundation Day	Wednesday, February 11	2 weeks, 6 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Emperor's Birthday	Monday, February 23	1 month
Fast of Esther	Monday, March 02	1 month, 1 week
Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week
Shushan Purim (Jerusalem)	Wednesday, March 04	1 month, 1 week
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Japan?

Israel currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Japan including Tokyo and Kobe.

2 - Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of Japan (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Japan?

The Israeli representative offices in Japan will be closed in observance of the following Japanese and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:

Tu Bishvat (IL) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)

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