As Japan’s diplomatic representation in the UK, the Embassy of Japan in London handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7465 6500 |
| Fax | +44 20 7491 9348 |
| Head of Mission | Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 February (Emperor’s Birthday) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Japanese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Japanese Embassy?
The ambassador is Hiroshi Suzuki, in post since 5 November 2024 according to the FCDO list. The London Diplomatic List names 84 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission. Japan also has career consular offices in Edinburgh. Two honorary consulates support Japanese citizens elsewhere in the UK.
Consular services
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by: Consulate General Edinburgh (Scotland).
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Japanese authorities ask for:
Japanese passport (new or renewal, abroad)
- Passport application form, filled in and signed (the embassy or consulate can provide it)
- One photo taken within the last six months, 35 × 45 mm
- Your current or expired passport
- Koseki Tohon (family register certificate) issued within six months – needed for a new passport, an expired passport or after a change of name or registered domicile
- Proof of your residence status and address in the United Kingdom (e.g. residence card)
- Collection in person; applicants under 18 receive a 5-year passport with a parent’s consent
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan – passport application procedure and required documents, Embassy of Japan – Japanese passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in the United Kingdom
184 other countries are represented in the United Kingdom, among them: Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (high commission), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (high commission), Liberia (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (honorary), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Madagascar (embassy), Malawi (high commission), Malaysia (high commission), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Japanese national day (23 February) often means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Japan in the United Kingdom
Japan in the United Kingdom
Measured in a straight line from London, the nearest other Japanese office is the Honorary Consulate in Cardiff (about 210 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from London.
- London – Embassy of Japan (this page)
- Edinburgh (530 km) – Consulate General
- Cardiff (210 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Manchester (260 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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