Canadian representation in Japan
Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima
Contact details, appointment hours and limited consular and notarial services for the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima, Japan.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima
The Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima is located at Hiroshima University of Economics in the Asaminami-ku district.
5-37-1, Gion
Asaminami-ku
Hiroshima 731-0192
Japan
Appointments are mandatory: The office opens by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact the Consulate in advance before visiting.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima?
The Consulate is located at Hiroshima University of Economics, 5-37-1 Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima.
About the consulate
About the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima
The Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides limited consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Japan.
Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in Japan is the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
The Hiroshima office does not handle Canadian immigration, permanent residence, visa applications or questions about entry requirements for Canada.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima
The Hiroshima office provides a limited range of local consular services.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Japan can contact the Hiroshima office for selected local consular assistance and guidance.
Notarial services
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment, including declarations, signature witnessing and certified copies.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Limited-service post: The Hiroshima Consulate is not a full-service Canadian mission. Contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo for services that cannot be completed locally.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima
Tuesday
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Thursday
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Closed: The office is closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Walk-in visitors cannot be accommodated.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Hiroshima
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Oaths and declarations
The Consulate may administer an oath or receive an eligible statutory declaration or affirmation.
Witnessing signatures
Eligible signatures on affidavits, declarations and similar documents may be witnessed or authenticated.
Certified copies
The Consulate may certify eligible copies of documents as true copies of the originals.
Appointment required: Walk-in clients cannot be accommodated. Email hiroshima-honcon@hue.ac.jp before visiting for a notarial service.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services for Hiroshima
The Hiroshima office provides limited consular services rather than the full passport and citizenship services available through the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
Passport services
For Canadian passport applications, renewals and replacement passports, contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo and follow the current Government of Canada instructions.
Citizenship services
For proof of Canadian citizenship and other citizenship matters, use the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo or the current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada procedures.
Before sending documents: Do not send original passport or citizenship documents to the Hiroshima Consulate without first confirming that the requested service can be handled locally.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima
Book in advance
Appointments are mandatory. Email the Consulate before travelling to Hiroshima University of Economics.
Check your service
The office provides limited consular and notarial services. Confirm that your matter can be handled locally before visiting.
Use Tokyo when required
The Embassy of Canada in Tokyo provides the full range of Canadian consular, passport and citizenship services in Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Hiroshima?
Yes. Canada maintains a consular post headed by an Honorary Consul at Hiroshima University of Economics in Asaminami-ku.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima an honorary post?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially describes the office as a Consulate headed by an Honorary Consul in Hiroshima.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +81 (82) 875-7530.
What is the email address?
The published email address is hiroshima-honcon@hue.ac.jp.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Hiroshima open?
The office opens by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Does the Hiroshima Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including statutory declarations, witnessing or authenticating signatures and certified true copies.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Hiroshima?
The Hiroshima Consulate is a limited-service honorary post. For full Canadian passport services, contact the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo.
Can the Hiroshima Consulate answer Canadian visa or immigration questions?
No. The office does not handle Canadian immigration, permanent residence, visa applications or entry requirements. These enquiries should be directed to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.