Contact, Hours & Directions
The jurisdiction of Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco: Northern and Central California and Nevada
Location and Contact
Main Office/Japan Information & Cultural Center (JICC)
Address | 275 Battery Street, Suite 2100, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
TEL | (415) 780-6000
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FAX | (415) 767-4200 |
JICC | TEL: (415) 780-6085 FAX: (415) 767-4202 |
Office Hours and Holiday Schedule
Consular Section
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m., and 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. (Except Holidays)
Telephone Inquiry: Monday to Friday, 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., closed from noon to 1:00p.m.
- Visa service is available by mail only.
- Visa Information
- Japanese Passport: Application/Renewal, Lost/ Stolen
- Family Register, Certificates and other services for Japanese nationals
- Police Certificate
- Support for Japanese nationals in case of emergency
Japan Information & Cultural Center (JICC)
- General inquiries made via phone and e-mail: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Except Holidays)
- General information on Japan
- JET Program
- Japanese Government Scholarship
E-mail (*E-mail inquiries should include your name, phone number and address) Cultural & Information Section japaninfo@sr.mofa.go.jp Economic Section,
Investment in Japaneconomic@sr.mofa.go.jp
- The JICC hosts a variety of exhibits throughout the year to promote a better understanding of Japanese culture and cultural exchange between Japan and the United States.
Please call or e-mail JICC to reserve your entry date and time in advance.
Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Except Holidays)
Note: If you contact by e-mail, your reservation is not considered completed until you receive a confirmation e-mail from our office. You may not be able to enter without the confirmation e-mail.
Map and Parking

Parking
Office Bldg. Parking | 275 Battery Street Garage Go down Battery and turn right on Halleck St and enter driveway on your right. Parking Rate ($6.00/30 min; Max $33) |
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Nearby Parking Garages | * Please note that the information provided below is for your convenience only and is not guaranteed by the Consulate General of Japan. We strongly suggest that you call and verify rates and hours before using any of these lots.
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Directions
* From the SOUTH (Peninsula, South Bay)
Take 101 North to 80 East, and take the last exit (4th &Embarcadero). Cross 4th and proceed straight on Bryant. Turn left onto 2nd, and right on Harrison. Go to Fremont and turn left. Continue onto Front St. then turn left on Front, and then take another left on Battery. The office is on the corner of Sacramento and Battery.
* From the EAST (East Bay, Sacramento)
Take 80 West and cross the Bay Bridge. Take the first exit on the right-hand side (Fremont St.). Proceed down Fremont street. Continue onto Front St. then turn left on Front, and then take another left on Battery. The office is on the corner of Sacramento and Battery.
* From the NORTH (Marin County, Golden Gate Bridge)
Take Highway 101 South, across the Golden Gate Bridge. Take the Lombard St. exit, follow Lombard, then turn right on Van Ness Ave. Turn left on Broadway, Continue onto Broadway then turn right on Battery.The office is on the corner of Sacramento and Battery.
From San Francisco International Airport
Transportation from San Francisco International Airport includes: public transit (BART railway, SamTrans bus), rental car, airporter buses, pre-arranged vans, shared-ride vans, taxis, limousines, and charter bus operators.
For more information, please visit San Francisco Travel Association’s website or San Francisco International Airport’s website.
For more information on public transportation
Public Transportation |
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Notice to Visitors to our Consulate office
All visitors will be requested to bring a photo ID. Please inform the receptionist on the 1st floor that you would like to visit the Consulate General of Japan and ask for directions. |