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Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California

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Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California, located at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2100. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, phone, office hours, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    275 Battery Street, Suite 2100
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    United States

  • Telephone

    (415) 780-6000

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Northern and Central California, and Nevada.

Location Map

Located at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2100, the consulate is near key landmarks like Chinatown and Exploratorium. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Vernal Equinox Day: March 20 Flag of Japan
  • Shōwa Day: April 29 Flag of Japan
  • Constitution Memorial Day: May 03 Flag of Japan
  • Greenery Day: May 04 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

OSUMI Yo, Consul General

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Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California, Japan also has 20 representations in the following cities of United States:


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See also

United States in Japan

United States has 6 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 09 February 2025 at 06:08 AM (EST).

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