Japanese consular representation in Ontario
Japanese Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of Japan in Toronto provides passport, certificate, visa and other consular services for Japanese citizens and eligible applicants in Ontario.
Contact details
Contact the Japanese Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Takeshi Matsunaga and is located in the TD North Tower in downtown Toronto.
77 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5K 2A1
Canada
77 King Street West
PO Box 10, TD Centre
Toronto, ON M5K 1A1
Canada
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Appointments: In-person consular services generally require an advance appointment. Check the current procedure for the service you need before travelling to the Consulate General.
Consulate location
Where is the Japanese Consulate General in Toronto?
The Consulate General is located in the TD North Tower at 77 King Street West in downtown Toronto.
The current physical address is Suite 3300, TD North Tower, 77 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5K 2A1, Canada.
About the mission
About the Japanese Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of Japan in Toronto is a career consular mission of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The mission is headed by Consul General Takeshi Matsunaga.
Its principal role is to support Japanese citizens in Ontario, provide consular services to eligible applicants and strengthen relations between Japan and the Province of Ontario.
The Consulate General also promotes economic cooperation, cultural exchange and greater understanding of Japan in Ontario.
Available services
Consular Services
The Toronto Consulate General provides a range of services for Japanese citizens and eligible foreign applicants.
Japanese passports
Eligible Japanese citizens can apply for passport services through the Consulate General.
Consular certificates
The Consular Section handles eligible certificate applications for Japanese citizens residing in its district.
Police certificates
Eligible applicants can apply for Japanese police certificates and collect completed certificates through the Consulate General.
Family-register matters
The Consulate handles eligible notifications involving births, marriages, deaths and other Japanese family-register procedures.
Nationality matters
Eligible Japanese nationality notifications and related consular procedures can be handled through the Toronto office.
Visas for Japan
Foreign nationals who require a visa can apply through the Consulate General according to Japan’s current visa procedures.
Visa collection
Completed visas can be collected during the current collection hours without a separate appointment where permitted.
Consular assistance
Japanese citizens can contact the Consulate General for assistance in eligible emergencies and other consular situations.
Community support
The Consulate General also supports Japanese residents and Japanese Canadian communities throughout Ontario.
Visiting arrangements
Appointments
Japan currently uses an online appointment system for in-person consular services in Toronto.
Appointments can generally be scheduled through the Consulate General’s official online booking system.
Consular applications
Passport, certificate, family-register and other in-person consular applications generally require an appointment.
Visa applications
Visa applications are subject to the current visa-specific procedure published by the Consulate General.
Selected collections
The Consulate currently states that an appointment is not required for visa pickup or police and certain other certificate pickups during designated collection hours.
Check before booking: Appointment categories and visa booking arrangements can change. Use the current instructions on the official Consulate General website before scheduling your visit.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate General in Toronto
The Toronto Consulate General serves residents of Ontario outside the area assigned to the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa.
- Ontario, except the Ottawa-area jurisdiction of the Embassy of Japan in Canada
Ottawa area: Applicants living in the Ottawa region should use the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa rather than the Toronto Consulate General.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current appointment requirements and prepare all necessary documents before travelling to the Consulate General.
Book the correct appointment
Select the correct consular-service category and confirm your appointment before travelling.
Prepare the required documents
Passport, visa, certificate and family-register procedures have different application forms and supporting-document requirements.
Check your jurisdiction
Toronto serves Ontario outside the area assigned to the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa.
Current information: Consular procedures and appointment rules can change. Check the official website shortly before your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Consulate General Toronto FAQ
Is there a Japanese Consulate General in Toronto?
Yes. Japan maintains an active career Consulate General at 77 King Street West in downtown Toronto.
Who is the Japanese Consul General in Toronto?
Takeshi Matsunaga is currently listed by both the Consulate General and the Government of Ontario as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current physical address is Suite 3300, TD North Tower, 77 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5K 2A1, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The Consulate General can be reached at +1 416 363 7038.
What is the email address?
The current general contact email is access@to.mofa.go.jp.
What are the opening hours?
The general office is currently open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individual consular counters may have shorter application or collection hours.
Do I need an appointment?
In-person consular applications generally require an advance appointment through Japan’s online booking system.
Can I apply for a Japanese passport in Toronto?
Yes. Eligible Japanese citizens residing within the Toronto consular district can apply for passport services through the Consulate General.
Can I apply for a visa for Japan in Toronto?
Yes. Eligible applicants resident within the Toronto jurisdiction can use the Consulate General’s current visa application procedure.
Which area does the Toronto Consulate General serve?
The mission serves Ontario outside the Ottawa-area jurisdiction handled by the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa.
Official information
Sources
Official Japanese and Ontario government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, contact details, opening hours and jurisdiction.