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Japan Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Japan Embassy in London, United Kingdom

101-104 Piccadilly London W1J 7Jt

Phone: + 020 7465 6500 Working hours: Open now (Close in 42 minutes)

Japan Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 Melville Crescent Edinburgh Eh3 7Hw

Phone: + 0131 225 4777 Working hours: Open now (Close in 42 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following British and Japanese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	4 days, 1 hour
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 5 days
National Foundation Day	Wednesday, February 11	3 weeks
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 3 days
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 6 days
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	4 weeks
Emperor's Birthday	Monday, February 23	1 month
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 1 week
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London and Edinburgh.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of United Kingdom (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 United Kingdom?

The Japanese representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (4 days, 8 hours)

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