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Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Tennessee

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Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Tennessee, located at 1801 West End Avenue, Suite 900. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    1801 West End Avenue, Suite 900
    Nashville, TN 37203
    United States

  • Telephone

    (615) 340-4300

  • Fax

    (615) 340-4311

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM
    Thursday 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM
    Friday 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM
    Tuesday 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 1:30 PM–2:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 10:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Nashville: 4:19 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Location Map

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Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Tennessee

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Tennessee:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

WATANABE Shinji, Consul General

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Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, Tennessee, Japan also has 20 representations in the following cities of United States:


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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Japan in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

United States in Japan

United States has 6 representations in the following cities:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Nashville, TN.

  • Broadway Station
  • Acklen Post Office
  • Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Register of Deeds
Passport offices in Nashville, TN

Nearby Airports

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    (6.88 miles away)
    Nashville
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This page was last edited on 25 February 2026 at 08:45 AM (EST).

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