US Embassy in Tokyo
Embassy 
United States Tokyo, Japan
- Address
- 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420
- Phone
- +81-3-32245000
- Website
- jp.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 3 December 2025
The US embassy in Tokyo stands at 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420, in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Tokyo
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
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 States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Tokyo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30 with a midday break.
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
Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the US embassy in Tokyo.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 14,669 | 15,025 |
| Student (F, M) | 7,063 | 5,248 |
| Exchange (J) | 5,016 | 4,211 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 21,036 | 20,644 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,770 | 4,843 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 5,774 | 5,664 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 457 | 288 |
| Total | 58,785 | 55,923 |
US visa posts in Japan, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Tokyo (this office) | 55,923 |
| Osaka | 20,222 |
| Naha | 1,243 |
The US embassy in Tokyo issued 55,923 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 37% were work and treaty visas (H, L, O, E and others), followed by visitor (27%) and diplomatic and official (10%) visas. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (58,785).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 23,289, 5% more than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 3 posts in Japan: Tokyo (55,923), Osaka (20,222) and Naha (1,243). Tokyo accounted for 72% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
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The United States’ other missions in Japan
All missions of the United States in Japan (6)
Besides the US embassy in Tokyo, the United States has 5 other missions in Japan. Consulates: Osaka, Naha, Sapporo, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Japan in turn has 16 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Tokyo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Tokyo.
Address and contact
Address: 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420. The record for the US embassy in Tokyo includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Japan
Japan admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Tokyo is closed
The US embassy in Tokyo 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 the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Tokyo
Current procedures for the US embassy in Tokyo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Tokyo
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Tokyo there are 15 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Tokyo?
The US embassy in Tokyo is at 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo, 107-8420.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Tokyo?
The US embassy in Tokyo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30 with a midday break.
Is the US Embassy in Tokyo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Tokyo do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Tokyo closed?
The US 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 States.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Japanese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
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