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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Japan

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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Tokyo Kitakyushu Osaka Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 37 minutes)

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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 37 minutes)

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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 37 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Mothering Sunday	Sunday, March 15	1 week, 3 days
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 week, 5 days
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	2 weeks, 1 day
Palm Sunday	Sunday, March 29	3 weeks, 3 days
First day of Passover	Thursday, April 02	4 weeks
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	4 weeks, 1 day

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 2026/2024:

Mothering Sunday (GB & GB) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)

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Visa Information

British visa requirements for Japanese citizens

Time in United Kingdom vs Japan

London, United Kingdom time is 9:00 hours behind Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan 09:53^AMWednesday, March 04, 2026

London, United Kingdom 00:53^AMWednesday, March 04, 2026