Embassy of Japan in Seoul
Today 09:30–11:30, 13:30–16:00- Address
- 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시
- Phone
- +82 02-2170-5200
- Website
- kr.emb-japan.go.jp
Japan
South Korea
Japanese Embassy & Consulates in South Korea
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
Japan is represented in South Korea by 3 missions: an embassy in Seoul and 2 consulates general in Busan and Jeju City. South Korean citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Japan’s 3 missions in South Korea
Map: Japan’s 3 missions in South Korea
Japanese Embassy in Seoul
The Japanese embassy is in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, at 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japanese consulates in South Korea
- Consulate General of Japan in Busan
고관로 18, 48731 부산광역시
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Japan also has 2 consulates general in Busan and Jeju City; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Japan visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of South Korea
JapanSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Japan
South Korean citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
South Korea’s missions in Japan
Missions of South Korea in Japan (11)
In return, South Korea has 11 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in South Korea
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 3 of them are in South Korea.
Travel to South Korea for Japanese citizens
South Korea admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Korea, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Japanese missions in South Korea are closed
Japanese missions in South Korea close on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Lunar New Year on Saturday 6 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in South Korea?
The Japanese embassy is in Seoul, at 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시.
Does Japan have consulates in South Korea?
Yes, Japan has 2 consulates general in Busan and Jeju City.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does South Korea have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 10 other missions in Japan.