About Us
The Embassy of Japan
255 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9E6
Canada
Information and Culture Section: infocul@ot.mofa.go.jp
Consular Section: consul@ot.mofa.go.jp
JET Programme: jet@jetprogramme.ca
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. Anyone wishing to visit the Embassy should make an appointment.
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
Fax: 613-241-9831
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.
The Information and Culture Centre may be closed to the public on those days when special events are held at the Embassy. If you wish to use the Centre's facitlities please contact the Information and Culture Section beforehand to ensure availability.
Holiday Closures
2021
| Friday, January 1 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, February 15 | Family Day |
| Tuesday, February 23 | Emperor's Birthday* |
| Friday, April 2 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 5 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 3 | Constitution Memorial Day* |
| Monday, May 24 | Victoria Day |
| Thursday, July 1 | Canada Day |
| Monday, August 2 | Civic Holiday |
| Monday, September 6 | Labour Day |
| Monday, September 20 | Respect for the Aged Day* |
| Monday, October 11 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Thursday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| Friday, December 24 | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Monday, December 27 | Boxing Day (observed) |
| Wednesday, December 29 | Government Holiday* |
| Thursday, December 30 | Government Holiday* |
| Friday, December 31 | Government Holiday* |
* Japanese public holiday