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Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, Canada

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Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, Canada, located at 255 Sussex Drive. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    255 Sussex Drive
    Ottawa, ON K1N 9E6
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (613) 241-8541

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Ottawa: 5:20 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 255 Sussex Drive, the embassy is near key landmarks like National Gallery of Canada and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, Canada

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, Canada:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Canadian 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

Kanji Yamanouchi, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Japan to Canada

Related Content

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 embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Canada

Besides Embassy of Japan in Ottawa, Canada, Japan also has 9 representations in the following cities of Canada:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in Canada

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Canada in Japan

Canada has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (12.52 km away)
    Ottawa
    Get Directions
  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (152.78 km away)
    Montreal
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 04 April 2026 at 02:26 AM (EST).

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