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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 2 hours 7 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 2 hours 7 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 2 hours 7 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
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 days, 10 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 3 days
National Foundation Day	Wednesday, February 11	2 weeks, 5 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 1 day
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 4 days
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 5 days
Emperor's Birthday	Monday, February 23	1 month
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week

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:

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 8 hours)

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Time in United Kingdom vs Japan

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

Tokyo, Japan 15:23^PMThursday, January 22, 2026

London, United Kingdom 06:23^AMThursday, January 22, 2026