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Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 238-6700

    Visa: (202) 238-6800

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    (🔒 Closed)
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status Update: ⛱️ Shōwa Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Location Map

Located at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Shōwa Day: April 29 Flag of Japan
  • Constitution Memorial Day: May 03 Flag of Japan
  • Greenery Day: May 04 Flag of Japan
  • Children's Day: May 05 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Authentication of documents

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

YAMADA Shigeo, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Japan to the United States

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Passport Services

Japanese embassies and consulates assist Japanese citizens in obtaining or renewing their passports. They accept passport applications, collect the necessary documents, and issue new passports or renew a passport.

Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States, Japan also has 20 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Japan in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Japan

United States has 6 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.80 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.01 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.31 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • The White House (1.60 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • National Gallery of Art (2.55 miles away)

    Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2.29 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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Nearby Airports

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Washington, D.C., United States: 5:47 PM, Wednesday April 23, 2025 (-04:00)

    Tokyo, Japan: 6:47 AM, Thursday April 24, 2025 (Tokyo Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 09 February 2025 at 07:44 AM (EST).

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