Embassy of Japan in Canberra
Today 09:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00- Address
- Empire Circuit 112, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6273 3244
- Website
- au.emb-japan.go.jp
- Head of mission
- Kazuhiro Suzuki
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Australia
Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 4 consulates general
- 1 consulate
- 2 honorary consulates
Japan is represented in Australia by 8 missions: an embassy in Canberra, 4 consulates general in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, a consulate in Cairns and 2 honorary consulates in Normanville and Darwin. Australian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Japan’s 8 missions in Australia
Map: Japan’s 8 missions in Australia
Japanese Embassy in Canberra
Japan has its embassy in Canberra, the capital; the address on record is Empire Circuit 112, Canberra. The head of mission on record is Kazuhiro Suzuki. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japanese consulates in Australia
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- Consulate General of Japan in Sydney
O'Connell Street 1, Sydney
- Consulate General of Japan in Melbourne
Level 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Consulate General of Japan in Brisbane
Level 17, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Consulate of Japan in Cairns
Level 15, Cairns Corporate Tower 15 Lake Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Japan also has 4 consulates general in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and a consulate in Cairns; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Japanese honorary consulates in Australia
- Honorary Consulate of Japan in Normanville
Normanville SA 5204
- Honorary Consulate of Japan in Darwin
Charles Darwin Centre Level 20, 19 Smith Street, Darwin NT 0800
Japan has 2 honorary consulates in Australia, in Normanville and Darwin; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Japan visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Australia
JapanAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Japan
Australian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Australia’s missions in Japan
Missions of Australia in Japan (3)
In return, Australia has 3 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Australia
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 8 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for Japanese citizens
Before flying to Australia, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In Australia, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Japanese missions in Australia are closed
Japanese missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Australia?
The Japanese embassy is in Canberra, at Empire Circuit 112, Canberra.
Does Japan have consulates in Australia?
Yes, Japan has 4 consulates general in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and a consulate in Cairns. Japan also has 2 honorary consulates in Normanville and Darwin.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Australia have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Australia has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 2 other missions in Japan.