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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Japan
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
1, Ichiban-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo. Post Code: 102-8381 Tokyo Japan
Phone: +81 3 5211 1100
Working hours: Close now
United Kingdom Honorary Consulate in Kitakyushu, Japan
C/O Lawrence School Of English, J-Field, 5F, 1-7-17, Bashaku, Kokurakita-Ku, Kitakyushu-Shi. Post Code: 802-0077
Phone: + 81 93 541 5605
Working hours: Close now
United Kingdom Consulate General in Osaka, Japan
Midosuji Grand Tower, 19F, 3-5-1, Bakurou-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka-Shi. Post Code: 541-0059 Japan
Phone: +81 6 6120 5600
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Japanese and British holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Christmas | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Japan?
United Kingdom currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Japan including Tokyo, Kitakyushu and Osaka.
2 - Do Japanese citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Japan (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Japan?
The British representative offices in Japan will be closed in observance of the following Japanese and British holidays in 2025/2024:
- First Day of Hanukkah (GB) Mon, Dec 15, 2025 (2 days, 3 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Japan
London, United Kingdom time is 9:00 hours behind Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
20:19PMFriday, December 12, 2025
London, United Kingdom
11:19AMFriday, December 12, 2025
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