Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, United States



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Contact information

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Address

  • Japanese Consulate General in San Francisco
    275 Battery Street, Suite 2100
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    United States

Head of mission

Mr Hiroshi Kawamura, Consul General



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How do I contact the consulate general of Japan in San Francisco, the United States?

The consulate general of Japan in San Francisco is located at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2100 and can be contacted by telephone on (415) 780-6000. The consulate general of Japan in San Francisco is supervised by the embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C..

When is the consulate general open?

The consulate general of Japan in San Francisco is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 & 13:00 to 15:00. The consulate general is closed during the weekend and during holidays.


Which services are offered?

The Japanese consulate general in San Francisco may offer a range of services and consular assistance to U.S. and Japanese citizens:

Japanese visa processing

Renewal and issuance of Japanese passports

Notarial services and legalization

Registration of Japanese individuals residing in United States

Emergency assistance to Japanese citizens residing in United States

Contact the consulate general of Japan in San Francisco directly to confirm which services they are able to offer. Contact the supervisory mission of the consulate general, the embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., for consular inquiries and assistance.

Do I need a visa to enter Japan?

U.S. citizens do not need a tourist visa to enter Japan. Contact the consulate general of Japan in San Francisco directly to inquire about the availability of other types of visa.

No visa required to enter Japan.


Relations between Japan and the United States

The Japanese consulate general is one of 1689 foreign representations in the United States, one of 72 foreign representations in the city of San Francisco and one of 319 Japanese diplomatic and consular representations located abroad.

In addition to Japan's consulate general in San Francisco, Japan has 33 other representations in the United States. These representations include an embassy in Washington, D.C. and consulates in Anchorage, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fresno, Hartford, Honolulu, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Madison, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, OR, Raleigh, San Diego, Seattle and St. Louis.

The United States has six representations in Japan. These representations include an embassy in Tokyo and consulates in Fukuoka, Nagoya, Naha City, Osaka and Sapporo.