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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Rwanda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda
4Th And 5Th Floors Of The Blue Star House 35, Kg7 Avenue, Kacyiru P.O. Box 3072 Kigali Rwanda
Phone: (+250) (252) 500 884
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Rwandese and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, July 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Liberation Day | Monday, July 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Umuganura Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Rwanda?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Rwanda including and Kigali.
2 - Do Rwandese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Rwandese 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 Rwanda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Rwanda?
The Japanese representative offices in Rwanda will be closed in observance of the following Rwandese and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- June Solstice (JP & RW) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (4 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Japan vs Rwanda
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
01:40AMThursday, May 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
08:40AMThursday, May 21, 2026