Consulates in Kobe
- 4 missions
- 4 countries
- most embassies are in Tokyo
Embassies and consulates in Kobe
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Consulate General of South Korea in Kobe2-21-5 Nakayamate-Dori, Chuo-ku, kobe, Japan
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Honorary Consulate of Poland in Kobe4 chome-3-13 Kitanagasadori, Kobe
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Kobe is home to 4 foreign missions from 4 countries: 2 consulates general and 2 honorary consulates. The embassies to Japan are in Tokyo, about 424 km away.
Public holidays in Kobe
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
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Coming of Age Day
The missions in Kobe 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.
Other cities in Japan
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Foreign missions in Kobe
Among the countries with a mission in Kobe are South Korea, Panama, the Republic of the Congo and Poland.
Types of mission in Kobe
By type, Kobe has 2 consulates general and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Kobe offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Other cities in Japan
Besides Kobe, towns in Japan with foreign missions are Tokyo (151), Osaka (22), Fukuoka (11), Nagoya (8), Sapporo (8) and Hiroshima (4).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Kobe?
There are 4 foreign missions on record in Kobe: 2 consulates general and 2 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Kobe?
Missions from 4 countries are based in Kobe, among them South Korea, Panama, the Republic of the Congo and Poland.
Is there an embassy in Kobe?
No. The embassies to Japan are in Tokyo, about 424 km away; Kobe has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Kobe closed?
The missions in Kobe close on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.