Embassy and Consulates of Japan
Japan maintains several embassies and consular offices around the world, demonstrating its commitment to an open diplomatic policy with third countries. The Japanese Embassy plays a crucial role in promoting tourism. If you
Japan maintains several embassies and consular offices around the world, demonstrating its commitment to an open diplomatic policy with third countries. The Japanese Embassy plays a significant role in promoting tourism. If you dream of traveling to this country, reaching out to the Embassy is essential to obtain a visa, learn about entry requirements, health precautions, and vaccination guidelines. Moreover, the institution provides invaluable information about Japanese culture, lifestyle, and society through the NIPONICA magazine. Whether you're planning a language immersion program, leisure travel, or a business trip, the Embassy is an invaluable resource offering countless services.
Institutions to Contact
France hosts several Japanese diplomatic offices. Beyond the embassy headquarters in Paris, consular offices are located in Strasbourg, Marseille, and Lyon. Below you'll find a list of contact details for each if you need further information. Note that while service days are uniform, opening hours vary between consular offices.
- Embassy of Japan in France
Address: 7, avenue Hoche 75008 Paris
Telephone: 01-48-88-62-00
Email:
Opening hours: The Embassy is open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visa applicants are received only in the morning.
Closure: The Embassy is closed on weekends and on Japanese public holidays.
- Consulate of Japan in Strasbourg
Address: Tour Europe, 20, place des Halles, 67000 Strasbourg
Telephone: 03-88-52-85-00
Contact:
Opening hours: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed on French and Japanese public holidays as well as during year-end and New Year's breaks.
- Consulate of Japan in Marseille
Address: 70, avenue de Hambourg, 13008 Marseille
Telephone: 04-91-16-81-81
Contact: Please schedule an appointment by phone for visa applications
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, except on exceptional public holidays, the public reception is available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., then between 1:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Consulate of Japan in Lyon
Address: 131 boulevard Stalingrad, 69100 Villeurbanne (Le Prémium 7th floor)
Telephone: 04. 37. 47. 55. 00
Contact:
Opening hours: Open on weekdays, except on exceptional holidays. In-person reception: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the morning and 1:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Telephone reception: 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.
