Lost Passport in Kyoto — Emergency Guide
Police report at Kyoto Eki-mae Koban, emergency passport at Osaka Consulate (jurisdiction over Kyoto) — Kyoto, Japan.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
- Emergency
- 110
- Estimated Processing Time
- 1–2 business days
- Estimated Costs
- ~¥6,500–6,890
Japan Police
110📌 Sources and verification
Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.
💬Review highlights
“Lost report at Shinjuku koban took 30 min; emergency passport next day at the Tokyo embassy. Changing the flight first helped.”
— Naver Japan travel reviews
“Lost near Kiyomizu — reviews say also call JR lost & found (050-2016-1603). Search before police report.”
— Reddit r/JapanTravel
“Embassy wait 2 hours — no same-day issue but picked up next morning. Check photo specs in advance.”
— TripAdvisor · Tokyo/Osaka
Response Timeline
⏱Lost passport timeline — Kyoto
Recheck loss site, hotel, cafe, taxi in Kyoto
Search BEFORE consulate report — report voids passport permanently
Kyoto Eki-mae Koban — Loss Report certificate
Keep original with acceptance number
Reschedule return flight +1–2 days
Before consulate visit
Call +81-6-6212-8801 → visit Osaka Consulate (jurisdiction over Kyoto)
Confirm intake cutoff and required documents
Pick up emergency passport at scheduled time
Processing time varies by mission and application time
Apply for full passport in Korea
Do not discard emergency passport
Do This Right Now
⚠️ Follow this order
Search → Police → Reschedule flight → Call mission → Apply. Consulate report voids recovered passport.
Recheck everywhere
Hotel, transport lost-and-found, taxi company in Kyoto
Police loss report
Kyoto Eki-mae Koban — show the phrase below or ask for a Loss Report (ishitsutodoke). Keep the original with stamp and reference number.
Reschedule flight
Delay return 1–2 days before consulate intake
Call Korean mission
+81-6-6212-8801 — confirm documents and wait time
Consulate intake
Police report, photo, ID, flight copy, passport copy
Pick up emergency passport
Return at time on receipt
🗣 What to say (Japanese)
パスポートをなくしました。遺失届を出したいです。
How to pronounce (romanized)
Pa-su-po-o-to o na-ku-shi-ma-shi-ta (I lost my passport). I-shi-tsu-to-do-ke o da-shi-ta-i de-su (I would like to file a loss report).
Show a translation app, or read slowly using the romanization above.
Required Documents
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Police report | Free |
| Emergency passport | ¥6,500–6,890 |
| Flight/hotel delay | Extra |
Mission
Osaka Consulate (jurisdiction over Kyoto)
- Address:
- 2-3-13 Hirano-machi, Osaka
- Phone:
- +81-6-6212-8801
- Hours:
- Weekdays 09:00–16:00 · 30min by JR
Kyoto loss → Osaka Consulate
Police
Kyoto Eki-mae Koban
- Address:
- Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
- Phone:
- 075-371-0110
- Hours:
- 24 hours
Gion/Kiyomizu area
FAQ
Nearest Korean mission from Kyoto?▼
Osaka Consulate (jurisdiction over Kyoto) — +81-6-6212-8801
How long?▼
Usually 1–2 business days; confirm current processing time with the mission.
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