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Consulate General of Japan in New York City

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Consulate General of Japan in New York City, located at 299 Park Avenue, 18th Floor. 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

    299 Park Avenue, 18th Floor
    (East side of Park Avenue between 48th and 49th streets)
    New York, NY 10171
    United States

  • Telephone

    (212) 371-8222

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in New York: 4:24 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Connecticut (Fairfield County only), Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands.

Location Map

Located at 299 Park Avenue, 18th Floor, the consulate is near key landmarks like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Chrysler Building. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in New York City

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 New York City:

  • 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

Satoshi Katahira, Consul General

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Passport Services

Japanese embassies and consulates provide passport services for citizens overseas, including applications, renewals, and replacements. To learn more about Japanese passports and the application process, see the Japan Passports page.

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

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Japan in New York City, Japan also has 20 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

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 New York, NY.

  • New York Passport Agency
  • Midtown Post Office
  • James A. Farley Station
Passport offices in New York, NY

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    (11.45 miles away)
    Newark
    Get Directions
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    (12.97 miles away)
    New York
    Get Directions
  • Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    (52.13 miles away)
    Newburgh
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 25 February 2026 at 01:09 PM (EST).

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