Embassy of Japan in Kampala

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If you are living or residing in Kampala and planning a trip to Japan, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Japan in Kampala.

This information is for:

Ugandan passport holders living in Kampala
Japanese passports traveling/working or living in Kampala
Foreign passports currently residing in Kampala

Embassy Information

Address:	Plot 8, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
Phone:	+256-31-2261-564～6
Fax:	+256-31-2261-567
Email:	jp-embassy@kp.mofa.go.jp
Website:
Office hours:	Monday to Friday : 08:30 ~ 12:30 / 13:30 ~ 17:15 (Excluding holidays)
Current time in Kampala	18:28 PM Wednesday, December 31 2025-12-31 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Tokyo (Japan)	00:28 AM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Japan
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Kampala and Tokyo is 11396.02 km (7081.16 miles). The average travel time is 23 hours 44 minutes.
Time difference: Kampala is 6:00 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 18:28 on December, Wednesday 31 in Kampala, it is 00:28 on January, Thursday 01 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Japan in Kampala.

Distance from city center 0.68 km ( 0.42 miles)

Nearest airport Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

Distance to airport 33.58 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, December 31, 2025)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30	Close Now
Thursday (January 01, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Friday (January 02, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Saturday (January 03, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 04, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 05, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Tuesday (January 06, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30

Upcoming holidays:

December 31 Bank Holiday: Dec. 31, 2025 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of Japan in Kampala FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at Plot 8, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. Coordinates: (32.5635548, 0.322032).

2. How do I contact the Japan Embassy in Kampala?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +256-31-2261-564～6. The working hours are from Monday to Friday : 08:30 ~ 12:30 / 13:30 ~ 17:15 (Excluding holidays) except official holidays in Japan and Uganda.