About Us

The Embassy of Japan in Canada
255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
ON K1N 9E6
Canada
● Information and Culture Section: infocul@ot.mofa.go.jp
● Visa Section: consul@ot.mofa.go.jp
For general visa information, please read Visa Information and the Frequently asked questions.
● JET Programme: jet@jetprogramme.ca
Ambassador of Japan to Canada
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H.E. Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi |

Main Office
The Embassy is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It is closed for all Canadian statutory holidays and for designated Japanese holidays. Please see below for the list of holiday closures.
The Embassy is located on Sussex Drive between the United States' Embassy and the Pearson Building which houses Global Affairs Canada. There are several landmarks close to the Embassy, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint. The Embassy building overlooks the Ottawa River.
Consular Office
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
The consular office is closed for all Canadian statutory holidays and for designated Japanese holidays.
Telephone: 613-241-8541
Outside of regular office hours an automated voice attendant will guide any calls. Emergencies are handled on a 24-hour basis.
Information and Culture Centre
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The Information and Culture Centre is closed for all Canadian statutory holidays and for designated Japanese holidays.
Holiday Closures
2025
Wednesday, January 1 | New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 2 | New Year's holiday* |
Friday, January 3 | New Year's holiday* |
Monday, February 17 | Family Day |
Thursday, March 20 | Vernal Equinox Day* |
Friday, April 18 | Good Friday |
Monday, April 21 | Easter Monday |
Monday, May 19 | Victoria Day |
Tuesday, July 1 | Canada Day |
Monday, July 21 | Marine Day* |
Monday, August 4 | Civic Holiday |
Monday, September 1 | Labour Day |
Tuesday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Monday, October 13 | Thanksgiving Day |
Tuesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
Thursday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
Friday, December 26 | Boxing Day |
Monday, December 29 | End of year holiday* |
Tuesday, December 30 | End of year holiday* |
Wednesday, December 31 | End of year holiday* |
* Japanese public holiday