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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
14 Lyulyakova Gradina Str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 971 2708
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Bulgarian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 2 days, 6 hours |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Japan for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Japanese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Bulgaria?
The Japanese representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Culture and Literacy Day (BG) Sun, May 24, 2026 (2 days, 10 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Bulgaria
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
13:21PMThursday, May 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
19:21PMThursday, May 21, 2026