Most trips to Japan never involve an embassy. If yours does, knowing where to go and what to bring saves hours. Nearly every embassy is in Tokyo, so travellers elsewhere should phone first rather than turn up.
Embassy Contacts in Tokyo
Details were checked against official embassy sites in October 2026. Confirm before relying on them; most embassies see visitors by appointment only.
| Country | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku | 03-5211-1100 (option 2 for consular help) |
| United States | 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku | 03-3224-5000 |
| Canada | 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku | 03-5412-6200 |
| Australia | 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-ku | 03-5232-4111 |
| France | 4-11-44 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku | 03-5798-6000 |
| Germany | 4-5-10 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku | 03-5791-7700 (email for consular queries) |
| Italy | 2-5-4 Mita, Minato-ku | 03-3453-5291 |
| Spain | 1-3-29 Roppongi, Minato-ku | 03-3583-8531 |
| Netherlands | 3-6-3 Shibakoen, Minato-ku | 03-5776-5400 (24 hours) |
| Ireland | 1-6 Yotsuya Honshiocho, Shinjuku-ku | 03-3263-0695 |
For other EU countries, search “[country] embassy Tokyo” for the official page. Some also run consulates in Osaka, useful in Kansai.
In an Emergency
Call 110 for police or 119 for fire and ambulance first, then contact your embassy. The US, UK and Australian lines above have out-of-hours consular help.
Keep digital copies of your passport photo page, insurance policy and these numbers. Our Japan travel insurance guide explains what cover to carry, and our Japan safety guide covers the common risks. In a quake or typhoon, see our natural disaster safety guide.
What an Embassy Can Do
- Issue a replacement or emergency passport
- Help if you are hospitalised, and contact family
- Provide lists of English-speaking doctors and lawyers
- Visit you if you are detained and explain the local process
- Advise during a major disaster or evacuation
What an Embassy Cannot Do
- Pay medical bills, fines or flights home
- Intervene in Japanese court cases or get you released
- Extend or change your Japanese visa (that is the Immigration Services Agency, see our Japan visa guide)
If You Lose Your Passport
- Report it at the nearest koban (police box) and ask for a lost or stolen report. You need this paperwork.
- Contact your embassy and ask which documents and photos they require.
- Bring photo ID, a copy of your passport if you have one, and your flight details.
- Ask whether you need a replacement passport or a one-way emergency travel document.
- If your landing permission is tied to the lost passport, ask the embassy whether you must also visit immigration before departure.
Emergency documents can take from a day to several working days depending on the country, so leave slack before a flight. Rebook only after you have a timeline.
Embassies close on Japanese public holidays, which can add days. Check dates in our Japan public holidays guide.