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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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 51 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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 51 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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Seollal Holiday | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Seollal | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Seollal Holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 4 weeks |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Independence Movement Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 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:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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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
14:09PMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
14:09PMTuesday, January 20, 2026