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Japan Embassy and Consulates in France

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Paris Marseille Strasbourg Lyon Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Japan Embassy in Paris, France

7, Avenue Hoche 75008 Paris

Phone: +33 01-48-88-62-00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Japan Consulate General in Marseille, France

70, Avenue De Hambourg 13008 Marseille

Phone: +33 04-91-16-81-81 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Japan Consulate General in Strasbourg, France

20 Place Des Halles 67000 Strasbourg (France)

Phone: +33 - (0) 3 88 52 85 00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Japan Consular office in Lyon, France

131 Boulevard Stalingrad 69100 Villeurbanne

Phone: +33 04. 37. 47. 55. 00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 34 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following French and Japanese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Respect for the Aged Day	Monday, September 21	2 weeks, 4 days
Bridge Public holiday	Tuesday, September 22	2 weeks, 5 days
Autumn Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 weeks, 6 days
Sports Day	Monday, October 12	1 month, 1 week
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	1 month, 3 weeks
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	1 month, 4 weeks
Culture Day	Tuesday, November 03	2 months
Armistice Day	Wednesday, November 11	2 months, 1 week
7-5-3 Day	Sunday, November 15	2 months, 1 week
Labor Thanksgiving Day	Monday, November 23	2 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in France?

Japan currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Marseille, Strasbourg and Lyon.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of France (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 France?

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

Respect for the Aged Day (JP) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)

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