Japanese Embassy in Seoul
Embassy 
Japan Seoul, South Korea
- Address
- 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시
- Phone
- +82 02-2170-5200
- Website
- kr.emb-japan.go.jp
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 15 March 2026
Japan’s embassy to South Korea is in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, at 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시. Japan admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Seoul
| Sunday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30–11:3013:30–16:00 break 11:30–13:30 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in Seoul is listed as open 7 days a week, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break. It is listed as open at weekends too.
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
Japan admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Mexico in Seoul율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시
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Embassy of Jordan in Seoul율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시
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Embassy of Czech Republic in Seoul종로1길 50, 03142 서울특별시
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Embassy of Ireland in Seoul종로1길 42, 03152 서울특별시
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Embassy of Poland in SeoulSamcheong-ro 20-1, 03062 Seul, Seoul
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Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul123 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea (03052)
Japan’s other missions in South Korea
- Consulate General of Japan in Busan
고관로 18, 48731 부산광역시
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All missions of Japan in South Korea (3)
Besides the Japanese embassy in Seoul, Japan has 2 other missions in South Korea. Consulates: Busan and Jeju City. South Korea in turn has 11 missions in Japan, its embassy being in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese embassy in Seoul
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Seoul.
Address and contact
Address: 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시. The record for the Japanese embassy in Seoul includes a phone number and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to South Korea
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Japanese embassy in Seoul is closed
The next closures of the Japanese embassy in Seoul for public holidays in South Korea are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Seoul
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Seoul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese embassy in Seoul
Within 1 km of the Japanese embassy in Seoul there are 19 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul?
The Japanese embassy in Seoul is at 율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul?
The Japanese embassy in Seoul is listed as open 7 days a week, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Japanese Embassy in Seoul open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Seoul include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Seoul closed?
The Japanese embassy in Seoul closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Japan.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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