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Japan Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Japan Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
Level 18, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Phone: (04) 473-1540
Working hours: Open now (Close in 32 minutes)
Japan Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand
Level 15, Aig Building, 41 Shortland Street, Po Box 3959, Auckland
Phone: (09) 303-4106
Working hours: Open now (Close in 32 minutes)
Japan Consular office in Christchurch, New Zealand
12 Peterborough Street Christchurch 8013
Phone: (03) 366-5680
Working hours: Open now (Close in 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following New Zealand and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Friday, October 23 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, October 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | Monday, November 02 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | Friday, November 13 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Japan currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in New Zealand including Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of New Zealand (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 New Zealand?
The Japanese representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day (NZ) Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Japan vs New Zealand
Tokyo, Japan time is 4:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
15:28PMTuesday, October 13, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
11:28AMTuesday, October 13, 2026