Embassy of Japan in Accra

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If you are living or residing in Accra and planning a trip to Japan, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Japan in Accra.

This information is for:

Ghanaian passport holders living in Accra
Japanese passports traveling/working or living in Accra
Foreign passports currently residing in Accra

Embassy Information

Address:	Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Street, West Cantonments, P.O. Box 1637 Accra, Ghana
Phone:	+233 54 728 6951
Fax:	+233 21 762 553
Email:	ryoji@ar.mofa.go.jp
Website:	https://www.gh.emb-japan.go.jp/
Office hours:	Monday to Thursday 08 :30-12 :30 / 13 :30-18 :00 ; Friday 08 :30-12 :30
Notes:	Closed Hours and Closed Days：+233 24 432 8173
Current time in Accra	10:27 AM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0000)
Current time in Tokyo (Japan)	19:27 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Japan
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Accra and Tokyo is 13679.20 km (8499.86 miles). The average travel time is 28 hours 29 minutes.
Time difference: Accra is 9:00 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 10:27 on February, Tuesday 10 in Accra, it is 19:27 on February, Tuesday 10 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Japan in Accra.

Distance from city center 2.72 km ( 1.69 miles)

Nearest airport Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

Distance to airport 4.15 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Tuesday (Today, February 10, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30	Open now
Wednesday (February 11, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Thursday (February 12, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Friday (February 13, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Saturday (February 14, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (February 15, 2026)		Closed
Monday (February 16, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30

Upcoming holidays:

National Foundation Day: Feb. 11, 2026 (Next 13 hours, 33 minutes)

Embassy of Japan in Accra FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at Dr. Hideyo Noguchi Street, West Cantonments, P.O. Box 1637 Accra, Ghana. Coordinates: (-0.1867676, 5.5731788).

2. How do I contact the Japan Embassy in Accra?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +233 54 728 6951. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday 08 :30-12 :30 / 13 :30-18 :00 ; Friday 08 :30-12 :30 except official holidays in Japan and Ghana.