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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Japan

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Switzerland Embassy in Tokyo, Japan

Embassy Of Switzerland 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu Minato-Ku Tokyo 106-8589 Japan5-9-12 Minami-Azabu Minato-Ku Tokyo 106-8589 Japan

Phone: +81 3 5449 8400 Working hours: Close now

Switzerland Honorary Consulate General in Osaka, Japan

Consulate General Of Switzerland In Osaka (Office) River View Kitahama Bldg. Room 601 1-1-30 Kitahama, Chuo-Ku Osaka 541-0041 Japanc/O Ubs Bank Osaka Office, Grand Front Osaka Tower A, 27F, 4-20, Ofuka-Cho, Kita-Ku, Osaka. Post Code: 530-0011

Phone: +81 6 7166 2301 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Japanese and Swiss holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
National Foundation Day	Wednesday, February 11	2 weeks, 5 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 1 day
Emperor's Birthday	Monday, February 23	1 month
Republic Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month
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
Näfelser Fahrt	Thursday, April 02	2 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Japan?

Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Japan including Tokyo and Osaka.

2 - Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Citizens of Japan (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Japan?

The Swiss representative offices in Japan will be closed in observance of the following Japanese and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:

National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days)

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Visa Information

Swiss visa requirements for Japanese citizens

Time in Switzerland vs Japan

Bern, Switzerland time is 8:00 hours behind Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan 17:42^PMThursday, January 22, 2026

Bern, Switzerland 09:42^AMThursday, January 22, 2026