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Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Germany

  • 1 embassy
  • 4 consulates general
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Germany, Japan has an embassy in Berlin, 4 consulates general in Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf and an honorary consulate in Stuttgart. German citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Map: Japan’s 6 missions in Germany

Map: Japan’s 6 missions in Germany

Japanese Embassy in Berlin

Embassy of Japan in Berlin

Embassy · Berlin

Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
Address
Hiroshimastraße 6, 10785 Berlin
Head of mission
Mitsuko Shino, Ambassador

Japan has its embassy in Berlin, the capital; the address on record is Hiroshimastraße 6, 10785 Berlin. The head of mission on record is Mitsuko Shino, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japanese consulates in Germany

Japan also has 4 consulates general in Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Japanese honorary consulates in Germany

Japan has an honorary consulate in Stuttgart; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Japan visa for German citizens

GermanyJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Germany

JapanGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Japan

No visa is needed by German citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.

Germany’s missions in Japan

Missions of Germany in Japan (6)

In return, Germany has 6 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Germany

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 6 of them are in Germany.

Travel to Germany for Japanese citizens

Germany admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Germany, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Japanese missions in Germany are closed

Japanese missions in Germany close on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) 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 Germany?

The Japanese embassy is in Berlin, at Hiroshimastraße 6, 10785 Berlin.

Does Japan have consulates in Germany?

Yes, Japan has 4 consulates general in Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf. Japan also has an honorary consulate in Stuttgart.

Do German citizens need a visa for Japan?

German citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Germany?

Japanese citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Does Germany have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, Germany has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 5 other missions in Japan.