French Consulate General in Kyoto
Consulate General 
France Kyoto, Japan
- Address
- 8 Izumidono-cho, Yoshida - Sakyo-ku, 606-8301 Kyoto
- Website
- jp.ambafrance.org
Sources: Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad
The French consulate general in Kyoto is at 8 Izumidono-cho, Yoshida - Sakyo-ku, 606-8301 Kyoto; France’s embassy is in Utsunomiya, about 385 km away. France admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Japanese citizens
JapanFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Japan
FranceJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of France
France admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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France’s other missions in Japan
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- Embassy of France in Tokyo
Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku 44, 106-8514 港区
All missions of France in Japan (3)
The French embassy is in Utsunomiya, about 385 km away. The French consulate general in Kyoto is one of 3 missions of France in Japan. Japan in turn has 9 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
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About the French consulate general in Kyoto
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Kyoto. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 8 Izumidono-cho, Yoshida - Sakyo-ku, 606-8301 Kyoto. The record for the French consulate general in Kyoto includes an official website.
French citizens travelling to Japan
French citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the French consulate general in Kyoto is closed
The French consulate general in Kyoto closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Kyoto
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Kyoto, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Kyoto?
The French consulate general in Kyoto is at 8 Izumidono-cho, Yoshida - Sakyo-ku, 606-8301 Kyoto.
When is the French Consulate General in Kyoto closed?
The French consulate general in Kyoto closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for France?
France admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the French embassy in Japan?
The French embassy is in Utsunomiya, about 385 km from the French consulate general in Kyoto.
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