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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Costa Rica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica
Sabana Norte, 300M. West And 25M. North Of Ice. Torre La Sabana Piso 10, San José. Box 501-1000, San José
Phone: +506 2232-1255
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Costa Rican and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Battle of Rivas | Saturday, April 11 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Costa Rica?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Costa Rica including and San Jose.
2 - Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Costa Rica (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 Costa Rica?
The Japanese representative offices in Costa Rica will be closed in observance of the following Costa Rican and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Japan vs Costa Rica
Tokyo, Japan time is 15:00 hours ahead of San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
16:17PMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
07:17AMWednesday, January 21, 2026