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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 (Open in 5 hours 0 minutes)
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 (Open in 5 hours 0 minutes)
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 (Open in 5 hours 0 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 0 minutes |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 3 weeks |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 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:
- Sports Day (JP) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (0 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
04:00AMMonday, October 12, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
04:00AMMonday, October 12, 2026