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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Greece
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Athens, Greece
46 Ethnikis Antistaseos, 152 31 Chalandri, Athens
Phone: + 30- 210-670 9900
Working hours: Close now
Japan Honorary Consulate General in Thessaloniki, Greece
Dodekanisou 24, Thessaloniki 546 26, Greece
Phone: +30 231 055 5571
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Greek and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday | Monday, June 01 | 1 week |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| The Restoration of Democracy | Friday, July 24 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Greece?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Greece including Athens and Thessaloniki.
2 - Do Greek citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Greece (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 Greece?
The Japanese representative offices in Greece will be closed in observance of the following Greek and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday (GR) Sun, May 31, 2026 (6 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Greece
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
02:13AMSunday, May 24, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
09:13AMSunday, May 24, 2026