British Embassy in Tokyo
Embassy 
United Kingdom Tokyo, Japan
- Address
- No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, 102-8381 Tokyo
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Corin Robertson Cmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 3 December 2025
At No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, 102-8381 Tokyo, the British embassy in Tokyo represents the United Kingdom towards Japan. It is listed as open 7 days a week. Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Tokyo
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Tokyo is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Japanese citizens
JapanUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Japan
United KingdomJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Tokyo.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Paraguay in Tokyo2-2 Ichibancho, Tokyo
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Embassy of South Africa in Tokyo4rth Floor, Hanzomon First Building, 1-4 Kojimachi - CHIYODA-KU, Tokyo, 102-0083
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Apostolic Nunciature in Tokyo7-3 Yonban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0081
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Embassy of Israel in Tokyo3 Nibancho, Tokyo
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Japan
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Osaka
3-5-1 Bakuro-machi, Chuo-ku, 541 - 0059 Osaka
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All missions of the United Kingdom in Japan (3)
Besides the British embassy in Tokyo, the United Kingdom has 2 other missions in Japan. Consulates: Osaka and Hakodate. Japan in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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UK-Japan science and technology Joint Committee: joint statement
The 13th Meeting of the United Kingdom - Japan Joint Committee (JCM) on Cooperation in Science and Technology was held in Tokyo on 9 October 2026.
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PM call with Prime Minister Takaichi of Japan: 20 August 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, today.
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New UK–Japan investment partnership for Africa and emerging Asia
BII and JICA partner to boost investment in Africa and emerging Asia
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Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran peace deal: 14 June 2026
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Albania, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia…
Good to know
About the British embassy in Tokyo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tokyo. It is headed by Corin Robertson Cmg, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, 102-8381 Tokyo. The record for the British embassy in Tokyo includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Japan
No visa is needed by British citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Tokyo is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Tokyo for public holidays in Japan are Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Tokyo
Current procedures for the British embassy in Tokyo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Tokyo
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Tokyo there are 12 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Tokyo?
The British embassy in Tokyo is at No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, 102-8381 Tokyo.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Tokyo?
The British embassy in Tokyo is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Tokyo open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Tokyo include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Tokyo closed?
The British embassy in Tokyo closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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