Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai
Consulate General 
Japan Shanghai, China
- Address
- 8 Wanshan Road Shanghai
- Website
- shanghai.cn.emb-japan.go.jp
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: Wikidata · OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 13 October 2026
Japan’s consulate general in Shanghai has its offices at 8 Wanshan Road Shanghai, while Japan’s embassy is in Beijing, about 1,070 km away. Within 1 km there are 12 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
Japan visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaJapan e-Visa Japan visa for citizens of China
JapanChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Japan
Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online, not at the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Singapore in Shanghai89 Wanshan Road Shanghai
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Consulate of Denmark in Shanghai延安西路 2201, Shanghai
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Consulate of India in Shanghai延安西路 2201, Shanghai
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Consulate General of Indonesia in ShanghaiShanghai Mart Building (Office Tower) 16/F Room 1611, Yan'an Road West No. 2299, Changning District, Shanghai 200336, Republik Rakyat Tiongkok
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Consulate General of Czech Republic in Shanghai娄山关路 83, 上海
Japan’s other missions in China
- Embassy of Japan in Beijing
亮马桥东街, 100600 北京市
- Consulate General of Japan in Qingdao
香港中路 59, 266071 青岛市
- Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou
环市东路 368号, 广州市
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All missions of Japan in China (8)
The Japanese embassy is in Beijing, about 1,070 km away. Besides the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai, Japan has 7 other missions in China. Consulates: Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Shenyang, Shanghai and Dalian. China in turn has 7 missions in Japan, its embassy being in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: 8 Wanshan Road Shanghai. The record for the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai includes an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to China
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai is closed
Expect the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai to be shut on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027, and often on Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, a holiday in Japan.
Before visiting the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai
Current procedures for the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai
Within 1 km of the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai there are 12 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai?
The Japanese consulate general in Shanghai is at 8 Wanshan Road Shanghai.
When is the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai closed?
The Japanese consulate general in Shanghai closes on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Japan.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Japanese embassy in China?
The Japanese embassy is in Beijing, about 1,070 km from the Japanese consulate general in Shanghai.
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