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US Embassy & Consulates in Japan

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general
  • 2 consulates

In Japan, the United States has an embassy in Tokyo, 3 consulates general in Osaka, Naha and Sapporo and 2 consulates in Nagoya and Fukuoka. Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Map: the United States’ 6 missions in Japan

Map: the United States’ 6 missions in Japan

US Embassy in Tokyo

Embassy of the United States in Tokyo

Embassy · Tokyo

Today · Closed
Address
1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420

The US embassy is in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, at 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420. Its phone number and website are on its page.

US consulates in Japan

The United States also has 3 consulates general in Osaka, Naha and Sapporo and 2 consulates in Nagoya and Fukuoka; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

United States visa for Japanese citizens

JapanUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Japan

United StatesJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of the United States

United States visa requirements for citizens of Japan

  • ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
  • Fee: US$41
  • 2 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Before flying to the United States, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.

Japan’s missions in the United States

Missions of Japan in the United States (16)

In return, Japan has 16 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Japan

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 6 of them are in Japan.

Travel to Japan for US citizens

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

When US missions in Japan are closed

US missions in Japan close on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Coming of Age Day on Monday 11 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Japan?

The US embassy is in Tokyo, at 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420.

Does the United States have consulates in Japan?

Yes, the United States has 3 consulates general in Osaka, Naha and Sapporo and 2 consulates in Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the United States?

Before flying to the United States, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Do US citizens need a visa for Japan?

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

Does Japan have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Japan has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 15 other missions in the United States.