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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Kenya

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Japan Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya

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 26 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Eid al-Adha Wednesday, May 27 5 days, 10 hours
Madaraka Day Monday, June 01 1 week, 3 days
June Solstice Sunday, June 21 4 weeks, 2 days
Star Festival Tuesday, July 07 1 month, 2 weeks
Sea Day Monday, July 20 1 month, 4 weeks
Hiroshima Memorial Day Thursday, August 06 2 months, 2 weeks
Nagasaki Memorial Day Sunday, August 09 2 months, 2 weeks
Mountain Day Tuesday, August 11 2 months, 2 weeks
Respect for the Aged Day Monday, September 21 3 months, 4 weeks
Bridge Public holiday Tuesday, September 22 4 months
Autumn Equinox Wednesday, September 23 4 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

  • Eid al-Adha (KE) Wed, May 27, 2026 (5 days, 14 hours)

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