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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 | 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 |
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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Time in Japan vs Kenya
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09:34AMThursday, May 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
15:34PMThursday, May 21, 2026