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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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 4 days, 9 hours |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | Tuesday, April 07 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 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:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (1 day, 14 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Rwanda
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
09:11AMMonday, February 09, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:11PMMonday, February 09, 2026