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Japan Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
259 Baines St, Cnr Frans Oerder St,
Phone: +27 12 452 1500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 58 minutes)
Japan Consular office in Cape Town, South Africa
21St Floor Office, The Towers, 2 Heerengracht Cnr, Hertzog Blvd, Cape Town 8001
Phone: +27 21 425 1695
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 58 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following South African and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Japan?
South African 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 South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in South Africa?
The Japanese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Japan vs South Africa
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
14:02PMFriday, January 30, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
21:02PMFriday, January 30, 2026