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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Japan Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Engestrasse 53 3012 Bern
Phone: + 41-31-300 22 22
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Rue De Lausanne 82 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22.716.99.00
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland
Utoquai 55, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 269 40 46
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Swiss 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 |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Japan currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern, Geneva and Zurich.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Switzerland (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 Switzerland?
The Japanese representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Japan vs Switzerland
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
14:32PMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
22:32PMTuesday, January 20, 2026