About the Embassy

Diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan were formally established on 26 April 1966.  For the first two years, the Embassy actually operated from the annex building of the Imperial Hotel. In 1968, the Embassy moved to the 30-storey Kasumigaseki Building, Tokyo’s first modern skyscraper in Chiyoda ward.

Kasumigaseki Building

In 1973, the Singapore Government purchased a plot of land in the Roppongi district, Minato ward where many foreign embassies are located. Construction of the Embassy was completed in 1978. The Embassy complex, which consists of the main chancery, the Ambassador’s residence and several staff apartments, was designed by renowned Japanese architect Shinichi Okada, who also designed Japan’s award-winning Supreme Court located in Chiyoda ward. The Embassy’s Japanese garden was designed by Junichi Inada, who has worked with Singapore's National Parks and Botanic Gardens for several years.

Picture of the Singapore Embassy in the 1970s

A stone’s throw from the Embassy is bustling Azabu Juban town, where many traditional Japanese and upmarket shops and restaurants are located. Close to the Embassy is the International House of Japan, which was built in 1955, and Toyo Eiwa Girls School, one of the oldest schools in Tokyo (founded in 1884). Two modern complexes, Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown, are within a few minutes walk from the Embassy.

Representative Offices

Getting to the Embassy

Map

Click here to print [PDF, 72 KB].

By train

The most convenient way to reach the Embassy is by taking the Toei Oedo Line or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line to Azabujuban Station. There are directions to the Embassy in the subway station. Exit Azabujuban Station via Exit 7 and turn right. At the junction of Torizaka-shita, turn right and walk up a steep slope. The Embassy is located at the first side-road on the right.

By car

From the Shuto Highway (Inner Circular Route), leave via the Iikura Exit. At the next traffic light, take a left turn into Gaien Higashi Dori. At the second traffic light (Roppongi 5-chome junction), take a left turn. Drive past the Minato ward library and Toyo Eiwa Girls School on the left and International House of Japan on the right. The Embassy is located on the left side of the road.

Drivers are advised to park at an underground public carpark located near the Embassy. The hourly charges are 200 yen for 30 minutes. Click here for a location map of the Azabujuban public carpark.

By taxi

It may be useful to ask the taxi driver to head towards Toriizaka-shita. Alternatively, pass the taxi driver the map of the Embassy [PDF, 72 KB] or address and telephone number of the Embassy so that the driver can key the information into his vehicle’s GPS.