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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Malaysia
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Japan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
No. 11 Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +60 03 - 2177 2600
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Penang, Malaysia
Level 28, Menara Bhl, No. 51 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang, Malaysia.
Phone: +604 226-3030
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consular office in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
No. 18 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Phone: +60 88 254 169
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Malaysian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Malacca as Historical City | Wednesday, April 15 | 4 days |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Sunday, April 26 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Pahang State Holiday | Thursday, May 07 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Hari Raya Haji | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hari Raya Haji (Day 2) | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Harvest Festival | Saturday, May 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Malaysia?
Japan currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kota Kinabalu.
2 - Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Malaysia (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 Malaysia?
The Japanese representative offices in Malaysia will be closed in observance of the following Malaysian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Declaration of Malacca as Historical City (MY) Wed, Apr 15, 2026 (3 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Malaysia
Tokyo, Japan time is 1:00 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
00:27AMSaturday, April 11, 2026
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