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Japan Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Japan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
Twin Tree Tower A, 6, Yulgok-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, Republic Of Korea
Phone: +82 02-2170- 5200
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Cheju, South Korea
Segi Bldg, 8F (Nohyeong-Dong) 3351, 1100-Ro, Jeju-Si, Jeju-Do, Republic Of Korea
Phone: +82 064 710-9500
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Pusan, South Korea
18 Gogwan-Ro, Choryang 3(Sam)-Dong, Dong-Gu, Busan, South Korea
Phone: +82 051 465-5104 ~ 6
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following South Korean and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Buddha's Birthday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 hours, 58 minutes |
| Memorial Day | Saturday, June 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Constitution Day | Friday, July 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Korea?
Japan currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Korea including Seoul, Cheju and Pusan.
2 - Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of South Korea (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 South Korea?
The Japanese representative offices in South Korea will be closed in observance of the following South Korean and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Buddha's Birthday (KR) Sun, May 24, 2026 (59 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs South Korea
Tokyo, Japan time is is same date and time Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
23:01PMSaturday, May 23, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
23:01PMSaturday, May 23, 2026