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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak | Saturday, October 10 | 0 minutes |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Pahang | Saturday, October 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Perak | Friday, November 06 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan (Day 2) | Thursday, November 12 | 1 month |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor | Friday, December 11 | 2 months |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Birthday of the Governor of Sarawak (MY) Sat, Oct 10, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs Malaysia
Tokyo, Japan time is 1:00 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
09:54AMSaturday, October 10, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
10:54AMSaturday, October 10, 2026