Embassy of South Korea in Tokyo, Japan
Embassy of South Korea in Tokyo, Japan, located at 1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, consular section, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0047
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Telephone
+81 3 3452 7611, +81 3 3452 7619
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Fax
+81 3 3452 7420
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Email
- [email protected]
- [email protected] (consular relations)
- [email protected] (public relations office)
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–6:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–6:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PMStatus: 🔒 Closed
🕒 Current time in Tokyo: 6:42 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at 1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, the embassy is near key landmarks like Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Tower. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Marine Day:
July 20
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Mountain Day:
August 11
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Liberation Day:
August 15
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Respect for the Aged Day:
September 21
Consular Section
Address
1-7-32 Minami-Azabu, Minato-kuTokyo 106-0047
Japan
Phone
+81 3 3455-2601 to 3
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Tokyo, Japan:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Japanese passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.
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A visas
- A-1 (Diplomat)
- A-2 (Government official)
- A-3 (Agreement)
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B visas
- B-1 (Visa exemption)
- B-2 (Tourist/transit)
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C visas
- C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
- C-2 (Short-term business)
- C-3 (Short-term visit)
- C-4 (Short-term employee)
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D visas
- D-1 (Artist)
- D-2 (Students)
- D-3 (Industrial trainee)
- D-4 (General trainee)
- D-5 (Journalism)
- D-6 (Religion)
- D-7 (Supervisor)
- D-8 (Corporate investor)
- D-9 (International trade)
- D-10 (Job Seeking)
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E visas
- E-1 (Professor)
- E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
- E-3 (Research)
- E-4 (Technology transfer)
- E-5 (Professional employment)
- E-6 (Artistic performer)
- E-7 (Designated activities)
- E-8 (Training employment)
- E-9 (Non-professional employment)
- E-10 (Crew employee)
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F visas
- F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
- F-2 (Resident)
- F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
- F-4 (Overseas Korean)
- F-5 (Permanent resident)
- F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
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G visas
- G-1 (Miscellaneous)
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H visas
- H-1 (Working holiday)
- H-2 (Working visit)
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M visas
- M-1 (Military)
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T visas
- T-1 (Tourist landing)
Head of Mission
KIM Jang Hyun, Chargé d'affaires
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Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in Japan
Besides Embassy of South Korea in Tokyo, Japan, South Korea also has 12 representations in the following cities of Japan:
- Fukuoka (Consulate General)
- Kobe (Consulate General)
- Nagoya (Consulate General)
- Osaka (Consulate General)
- Yokohama (Consulate General)
- Sapporo (Consulate General)
- Hiroshima (Consulate General)
- Niigata (Consulate General)
- Sendai (Consulate General)
- Kagoshima (Honorary Consul)
- Shimonoseki-shi (Honorary Consul)
- Shizuoka (Honorary Consul)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of Japan.
- Beijing, China (Embassy)
- Chengdu, China (Consulate General)
- Qingdao, China (Consulate General)
- Guangzhou, China (Consulate General)
- Shanghai, China (Consulate General)
- Wuhan, China (Consulate General)
- Xi'an, China (Consulate General)
- Shenyang, China (Consulate General)
- Dalian, China (Consular Agency)
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Consulate General)
- Taipei, Taiwan (Representative Office)
See also
Japan in South Korea
Japan has 3 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Roppongi Hills
(1.01 km away)
6 Chome-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-6108, Japan
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Tokyo Tower
(1.46 km away)
4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan
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Shibuya Crossing
(3.17 km away)
Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
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Tsukiji Outer Market
(3.69 km away)
4 Chome-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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Ueno Zoo
(7.99 km away)
9-83 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8711, Japan
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
(4.06 km away)
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan
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Nearby Airports
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Narita International Airport (NRT)
(60.34 km away)
Narita
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This page was last edited on 11 January 2026 at 10:46 PM (EST).