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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Turkey
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Embassy Of Japan, Reşit Galip Caddesi, No .: 81, Gop, 06680, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
Phone: + 90 -312-446 05 00
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey
Tekfen Tower 10Th, Buyukdere Cad. No. 209 34394 4.Levent Istanbul Turkey
Phone: +90 212 317 4600
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Turkish and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 day, 14 hours |
| Republic Day Eve | Wednesday, October 28 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Tuesday, November 10 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Turkey?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Turkey including Ankara and Istanbul.
2 - Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Turkey (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 Turkey?
The Japanese representative offices in Turkey will be closed in observance of the following Turkish and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Sports Day (JP) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (1 day, 18 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Turkey
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
05:19AMSaturday, October 10, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
11:19AMSaturday, October 10, 2026