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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: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Kenyan and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Labour Day/May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 3 weeks |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 4 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Madaraka Day | Monday, June 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 2 months, 3 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 2026/2024:
- Shōwa Day (JP) Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in Japan vs Kenya
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
22:36PMFriday, April 10, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
04:36AMSaturday, April 11, 2026