The Honorary Consulate of Japan in Cardiff is a local point of contact for Japanese citizens and for business and cultural links with Japan.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Mounton Court, Shirenewton, Chepstow, Cardiff NP16 6FF, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1291 641152 +44 7483 868668 |
| hcjapanwales@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Keith Merville Dunn OBE, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list of honorary consulates gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 1 Mounton Court, Shirenewton, Chepstow, Cardiff NP16 6FF.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Japanese honorary consul in Cardiff
In Cardiff, Japanese citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Keith Merville Dunn OBE. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +44 1291 641152 and e-mail hcjapanwales@gmail.com.
Cardiff is in Wales. The embassy in London is roughly 210 km away.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Japanese Embassy in London.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Japan’s national day (23 February). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Japan’s offices in the UK
- London – Embassy of Japan
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Manchester – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Japan in Cardiff
Can I get a Japanese passport at the honorary consulate in Cardiff?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Japanese Embassy in London.
How do I contact the Japanese honorary consul in Cardiff?
By phone on +44 1291 641152 or by e-mail to hcjapanwales@gmail.com.
Who runs the Japanese honorary office in Cardiff?
Keith Merville Dunn OBE, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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