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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya
Mara Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 60202 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +(254-20) 2898000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 45 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Kenyan and Japanese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, December 31 | 10 hours, 44 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 day, 10 hours |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Friday, January 02 | 2 days, 10 hours |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Saturday, January 03 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| Coming of Age Day | Monday, January 12 | 1 week, 5 days |
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 months |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Kenya for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Kenya?
The Japanese representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and Japanese holidays in 2025/2024:
- December 31 Bank Holiday (JP & KE) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (14 hours, 45 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs Kenya
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09:15AMTuesday, December 30, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
15:15PMTuesday, December 30, 2025