The Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Naples is a local point of contact for Japanese citizens and for business and cultural links with Japan.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Francesco Crispi, 31, 80121 Napoli, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 081 5521573 |
| Head of Mission | Alberto Carotenuto, Honorary consul general |
| Consular district | Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Francesco Crispi, 31, 80121 Napoli.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Japanese honorary consul in Naples
The honorary consul general in Naples is a volunteer representative of Japan, usually a local business or civic figure. Alberto Carotenuto holds the post – authorised by Italy since May 2024. Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +39 081 5521573.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily. The office is located in the Campania region. The street address is in Napoli. The embassy in Rome is roughly 190 km away.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Japan (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Japanese citizens are issued by the Japanese Embassy in Rome; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays and on Japan’s national day (23 February). The city’s patron saint’s day (Saint Januarius, 19 September) is a local holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Japan’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Japan
- Milan – Consulate General
- Florence – Honorary Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Common questions about the Naples office
Can I get a Japanese passport at the honorary consulate in Naples?
Japanese passports are issued through the Japanese Embassy in Rome, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Japanese honorary consul general in Naples?
By phone on +39 081 5521573.
Who runs the Japanese honorary office in Naples?
Alberto Carotenuto, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur May 2024).
Is the Naples honorary office responsible for my region?
Its consular district is Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily.
Can Italians visit Japan without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Japan. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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