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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 3 hours 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Umuganura Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Monday, August 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months |
| Autumn Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 2 months, 2 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:
- Hiroshima Memorial Day (JP) Thu, Aug 06, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Japan vs Rwanda
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
06:00AMTuesday, July 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
13:00PMTuesday, July 21, 2026