Embassy of Japan in San Jose

If you are living or residing in San Jose and planning a trip to Japan, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Japan in San Jose.

This information is for:

  • Costa Rican passport holders living in San Jose
  • Japanese passports traveling/working or living in San Jose
  • Foreign passports currently residing in San Jose

Embassy Information

Address: Sabana Norte, 300M. West And 25M. North Of Ice. Torre La Sabana Piso 10, San José.  Box 501-1000, San José
Phone: +506 2232-1255
Fax: (+506) 2231 3140
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cr.emb-japan.go.jp
Office hours:
Current time in San Jose 07:07 AM Sunday, February 02 2025-02-02 (GMT -0600)
Current time in Japan 22:07 PM Sunday, February 02 2025-02-02 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to Japan
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between San Jose and Tokyo is 13253.39 km (8235.28 miles). The average travel time is 27 hours 36 minutes.
  • Time difference: San Jose is 15:00 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 21:25 on November, Sunday 17 in San Jose, it is 12:25 on November, Monday 18 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

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Distance from city center 2.41 km ( 1.50 miles)
Nearest airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ)
Distance to airport 4.02 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) Closed
Monday (November 18, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (November 19, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (November 20, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (November 21, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (November 22, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (November 23, 2024) Closed

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at Sabana Norte, 300M. West And 25M. North Of Ice. Torre La Sabana Piso 10, San José.  Box 501-1000, San José. Coordinates: (-84.10668989999999, 9.9391714).

2. How do I contact the Japan Embassy in San Jose?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +506 2232-1255. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 12:00 / 13:00 - 16:30 except official holidays in Japan and Costa Rica.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now. The current time in San Jose is 07:07.

Do you need a travel visa?

Disclaimers:

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Japan in San Jose. This website is for informational/reference purposes only.

Today’s Forecast

The weather today in San Jose:
7.38°C
Humidity 76%
Wind 2.06 km/h
Sunrise 12:31 PM

Useful Information

SITE MAP map point
2.41 km ( 1.50 miles) from city center
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Torre Latitud Los Yoses 4.87 km
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Banco de Costa Rica 384 m
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Banco Popular 797 m
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