Japanese Embassy in San José
Embassy 
Japan San José, Costa Rica
- Address
- Calle 60, San José
- Phone
- +506 2232 1255
- embjapon@racsa.co.cr
- Website
- cr.emb-japan.go.jp
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 September 2026
The Japanese embassy in San José stands at Calle 60, San José, in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 18 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in San José
| Monday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Costa Rica
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Army Abolition Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a midday break.
Japan visa for Costa Rican citizens
Costa RicaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Costa Rica
JapanCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Japan
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in San JoséAvenida de Las Américas, San José
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Embassy of Germany in San JoséCalle 60, San José
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Embassy of Turkey in San JoséCalle 60, San José
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Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago in San JoséCalle 60, San José
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Embassy of Cuba in San JoséCalle 68 0068, Mata Redonda
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Apostolic Nunciature in San JoséAvenida 3A 0004, Mata Redonda
Japan’s other missions in Costa Rica
- Liaison Office of Japan in San José
Avenida 5, San Pedro
Besides the Japanese embassy in San José, Japan has 1 other mission in Costa Rica. Costa Rica in turn has an embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese embassy in San José
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in San José.
Address and contact
Address: Calle 60, San José. The record for the Japanese embassy in San José includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Japanese citizens can visit Costa Rica without a visa for up to 180 days.
When the Japanese embassy in San José is closed
The next closures of the Japanese embassy in San José for public holidays in Costa Rica are Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in San José
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in San José, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese embassy in San José
Within 1 km of the Japanese embassy in San José there are 18 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in San José?
The Japanese embassy in San José is at Calle 60, San José.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in San José?
The Japanese embassy in San José is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a midday break.
Is the Japanese Embassy in San José open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in San José do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in San José closed?
The Japanese embassy in San José closes on Costa Rica’s public holidays, the next being Army Abolition Day (Día de la Abolición del Ejército) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Japan.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
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