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Japan Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in London, United Kingdom
101-104 Piccadilly London W1J 7Jt
Phone: + 020 7465 6500
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 Melville Crescent Edinburgh Eh3 7Hw
Phone: + 0131 225 4777
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following British and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Spring Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
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:
- Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival (JP & GB) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (4 hours, 22 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs United Kingdom
Tokyo, Japan time is 9:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
19:38PMMonday, March 02, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
04:38AMTuesday, March 03, 2026
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