About Us
Location
Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong
46-47/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
※Consular Sevices(Japanese passport, certificate, notification, etc.) are on 46/F.
Tel: (852) 2522-1184
Fax: (852) 2868-0156
Office Hours
| Consular Affairs (46/F) | Monday to Friday 9:15-12:00 13:30-16:45 | |
| Visa Section (46/F) |
Monday to Friday 9:15-12:00 13:30-16:45 (For diplomatic/official matters and humanitarian assistance only) |
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The Consulate is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and the following holidays. |
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【IMPORTANT NOTICE】 From December 9th 2016, the Consulate-General of Japan no longer accepts general visa applications directly. Please submit your applications to the Japan Visa Application Centre. |
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Consular Affairs・Visa Section
Located on the 46th floor of One Exchange Square.
Consular Affairs： Opening hours are Mon.-Fri. 9:15-12:00, 13:30-16:45 (closed on Sat., Sun. & public holidays.)
Visa Section：Opening hours are Mon.-Fri. 9:15-12:00, 13:30-16:45 (closed on Sat., Sun. & public holidays.)
Tel: (852) 2522-1184
Fax: (852) 2536-0881
Public Relations & Cultural Affairs Division
Our mission is to promote a better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture in Hong Kong, and to enhance academic and cultural relations between Japan and Hong Kong.
The following is the outline of services we provide:
- general information and reference services on Japan
- coordination of exchange programmes and scholarships
- hosting/sponsoring of various cultural events and activities
Please contact us for further information.
Located on the 47th floor of One Exchange Square.
Tel: (852) 2522-1184
Fax: (852) 2845-5360
Holiday schedule of the Consulate
| Holidays for 2023 | ||
| 2 Jan | (Mon) | The day following the first day of January * |
| 3 Jan | (Tue) | New Year's Holiday |
| 23 Feb | (Mon) | The second day of Lunar New Year * |
| 24 Feb | (Tue) | The third day of Lunar New Year * |
| 25 Feb | (Wed) | The fourth day of Lunar New Year * |
| 5 Apr | (Wed) | Ching Ming Festival * |
| 7 Apr | (Fri) | Good Friday * |
| 10 Apr | (Mon) | Easter Monday * |
| 1 May | (Mon) | Labour Day * |
| 26 May | (Fri) | The Birthday of the Buddha * |
| 22 Jun | (Thu) | Tuen Ng Festival * |
| 2 Oct | (Mon) | The day following National Day * |
| 23 Oct | (Mon) | Chung Yeung Festival * |
| 25 Dec | (Mon) | Christmas Day * |
| 26 Dec | (Tue) | The first weekday after Christmas Day * |
Weekly day off （Saturday & Sunday） （*Hong Kong’s Holiday）
Office Hours during Typhoons and Rainstorms
Typhoon Signal No. 8
- If the Typhoon Signal No. 8 is hoisted before office hours (i.e. before 9. a.m.), the Consulate-General of Japan will remain temporarily closed. If the Signal No. 8 is lowered before 1.00 p.m., the Consulate will open two hours later. However, if the signal is lowered at any time between 10.00 a.m. and 11.30 midday, the Consulate will open at 1.30 p.m. If the signal is lowered after 1.00 p.m., the Consulate will remain closed for the rest of the day.
- If the Typhoon Signal No. 8 is hoisted during office hours, the Consulate will close when the signal is hoisted. Point 1 shall apply for the following day.
Black Rainstorm Warning
- If the Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted before 8 a.m., the Consulate-General of Japan will remain temporarily closed. If the warning is lowered before 1.00 p.m., the Consulate will open two hours later. However, if the Black Rainstorm Warning is lowered at any time between 10.00 a.m. and 11.30 midday, the Consulate will open at 1.30 p.m. If the warning is lowered after 1.00 p.m., the Consulate will remain closed for the rest of the day.
- If the Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted after 8 a.m., the Consulate will remain open as usual.