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Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California

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Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California, located at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2100. 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

    275 Battery Street, Suite 2100
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    United States

  • Telephone

    (415) 780-6000

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Friday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in San Francisco: 1:15 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Northern and Central California, and Nevada.

Location Map

Located at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2100, the consulate is near key landmarks like Chinatown and Exploratorium. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, California

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 San Francisco, California:

  • 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

Otsuki Kotaro, 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

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 San Francisco, California, 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 San Francisco, CA.

  • San Francisco Passport Agency
  • Marina Station Post Office
  • Noe Valley Station Post Office
Passport offices in San Francisco, CA

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    (11.00 miles away)
    Oakland
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  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    (11.98 miles away)
    San Francisco
    Get Directions
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC)
    (39.36 miles away)
    San Jose
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 25 February 2026 at 12:52 PM (EST).

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