Japanese Consulate General in Munich

Consulate General Japan Munich, Germany

Address
Friedenstraße 6, 81671 München
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Head of mission: Seiichiro Taguchi, Consul General

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 26 October 2026

Japan’s consulate general in Munich has its offices at Friedenstraße 6, 81671 München, while Japan’s embassy is in Berlin, about 503 km away. German citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

Opening hours of the Japanese consulate general in Munich

Monday 09:00–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Tuesday 09:00–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Wednesday 09:00–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Thursday 09:00–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Friday 09:00–12:3014:00–16:00 break 12:30–14:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German

Mo.-Fr. 9.00-12.30 Uhr und 14.00-16.00 Uhr

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Germany

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Public holidays in Japan

  • Labour Thanksgiving Day

    Monday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The Japanese consulate general in Munich is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).

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

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

Other missions nearby

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Japan’s other missions in Germany

All missions of Japan in Germany (6)

For matters it cannot handle, the Japanese embassy in Berlin (503 km) is responsible. The Japanese consulate general in Munich is one of 6 missions of Japan in Germany. Consulates: Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf. Honorary consulates: Stuttgart. Germany in turn has 6 missions in Japan, its embassy being in Tokyo.

Good to know

About the Japanese consulate general in Munich

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Japan in Munich. It is headed by Seiichiro Taguchi, Consul General, according to the records. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Address and contact

Address: Friedenstraße 6, 81671 München. The record for the Japanese consulate general in Munich includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

Japanese citizens travelling to Germany

Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

When the Japanese consulate general in Munich is closed

The next closures of the Japanese consulate general in Munich for public holidays in Germany are Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Before visiting the Japanese consulate general in Munich

Current procedures for the Japanese consulate general in Munich, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Japanese consulate general in Munich

The Japanese consulate general in Munich has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Japanese Consulate General in Munich?

The Japanese consulate general in Munich is at Friedenstraße 6, 81671 München.

What are the opening hours of the Japanese Consulate General in Munich?

The Japanese consulate general in Munich is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.

Is the Japanese Consulate General in Munich open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Japanese consulate general in Munich do not include Saturday.

When is the Japanese Consulate General in Munich closed?

The Japanese consulate general in Munich closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Japan.

Do German citizens need a visa for Japan?

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

Where is the Japanese embassy in Germany?

The Japanese embassy is in Berlin, about 503 km from the Japanese consulate general in Munich.

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