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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Nepal
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Japan Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box No. 264 Panipokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Phone: 977-1-4426-680
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 42 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Nepalese and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 5 months |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Nepal?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nepal including and Kathmandu.
2 - Do Nepalese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nepalese 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 Nepal for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Nepal?
The Japanese representative offices in Nepal will be closed in observance of the following Nepalese and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Japan vs Nepal
Tokyo, Japan time is 3:45 hours ahead of Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
02:18AMWednesday, January 14, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
05:33AMWednesday, January 14, 2026