About Us

2025/1/6

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

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Ambassador of Japan to Canada

H.E. Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi
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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