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Japan Embassy and Consulates in South Korea

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

Japan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea

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 (Lunch time)

Japan Consulate General in Cheju, South Korea

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 (Lunch time)

Japan Consulate General in Pusan, South Korea

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 (Lunch time)

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
Holiday Date Counting down
Shōwa Day Wednesday, April 29 2 weeks, 1 day
Labor Day Friday, May 01 2 weeks, 3 days
Constitution Memorial Day Sunday, May 03 2 weeks, 5 days
Greenery Day Monday, May 04 2 weeks, 6 days
Children's Day Tuesday, May 05 3 weeks
Constitution Memorial Day Wednesday, May 06 3 weeks, 1 day
Parents' Day Friday, May 08 3 weeks, 3 days
Teacher's Day Friday, May 15 1 month
Buddha's Birthday Sunday, May 24 1 month, 1 week
Memorial Day Saturday, June 06 1 month, 3 weeks
June Solstice Sunday, June 21 2 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

  • Shōwa Day (JP) Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)

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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 13:18PMMonday, April 13, 2026
Tokyo, Japan 13:18PMMonday, April 13, 2026