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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 | Saturday, March 21 | 0 minutes |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Johor | Monday, March 23 | 1 day, 6 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 weeks |
| Declaration of Malacca as Historical City | Wednesday, April 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Birthday of the Sultan of Terengganu | Sunday, April 26 | 1 month |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 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:
- Hari Raya Puasa Day 2 (MY) Sat, Mar 21, 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
18:57PMSaturday, March 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
19:57PMSaturday, March 21, 2026