The Embassy of Japan in Paris is Japan’s diplomatic mission to France. Japanese nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 7, avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 48 88 62 00 |
| info-fr@ps.mofa.go.jp | |
| Website | www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Shimokawa Makita, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
| Consular services | Provided by the embassy itself |
Consular Section
| Address | 7 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, France |
| consul@ps.mofa.go.jp |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Japanese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at 7, avenue Hoche in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:30 to 16:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in France
The embassy names Shimokawa Makita, Ambassador as head of mission. Besides the embassy, Japan has career consular offices in Marseille, Strasbourg and Villeurbanne. Six honorary consulates support Japanese citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Japanese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Japanese sources:
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 France (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.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Japan (up to 90 days). Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Japanese national holiday (23 February). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +33 1 48 88 62 00. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with French authorities. Local emergency numbers in Japan: police 110, fire brigade 119, ambulance 119.
Diplomatic missions of Japan in France
Japan in France
- Paris – Embassy of Japan (this page)
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Villeurbanne – Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Labège – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Nantes – Honorary Consulate
- Nouméa – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Japan in Paris
Where is the Japanese Embassy in Paris?
At 7, avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Paris open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:30 to 16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to Japan without a visa?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Is there a Japanese consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Marseille, Strasbourg and Villeurbanne.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Japan, www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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