- Search Medical institutions
- How to use Medical institutions
- Symptoms and Treatment
- Travel Insurance
Search Medical institutions
The medical institution search service can also be used at the following facilities
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Front desk or
concierge at a hotelDescribe your symptoms for referral to a medical institution.
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Tourist Information
CenterReceive a referral to
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International Travel
Medical InsuranceIf you have traveler’s insurance,
the staff can contact the insurance company and refer you to a medical institution.
Note: This is a list of base medical institutions and other facilities that can provide services to foreign travelers, selected by prefectures based on criteria specified by the Japan Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
The following underpin the approaches to selection.
- 1) Base medical institutions and other facilities that can provide services to foreign travelers, selected by prefectures
- [1]Category 1: Medical institutions that can provide services to emergency patients requiring hospitalization.
- [2]Category 2: Medical institutions, including clinics and dental clinics, capable of accepting foreign travelers.
- 2) Apart from [1] and [2], medical institutions that have the willingness to assist in the treatment of foreign patients and that prefectures determine have the competence to be added to its medical institution list.
How to use Medical institutions
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Emergency hospital
Available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.- Accepts emergency care patients.
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If you need doctors’ assistance
- Visit a clinic or general hospital during regular hours.
- Otherwise, go to after-hours reception (varies by region).
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If you do not need doctors’ assistance
- Nearby pharmacy
- Drugstore
- OTC medication search (English only)
An English-language search for drugs (OTC medication) that can be purchased from pharmacies or drugstores. Search under the name of the drug, affected part, or efficacy.
- Consult a pharmacist or a registered sales clerk, if necessary.
- Some types of medicines cannot be purchased when the pharmacist is not there.
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If you need an ambulance, show the sentence below to a nearby Japanese person so they will call one for you.
Be transported to an emergency care hospital in the event of a traffic accident or other emergency.救急車を呼んでください。(Please call an ambulance.)
You cannot choose which hospital you will be brought to. Depending on your condition, you may be given treatment without being questioned, so it is important to fill out the sheet below. ★1
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Reception
The medical care system varies by country. Avoid difficulties by learning about them in advance.
Ask for a general estimate of the treatment cost at reception.*There is a limited number of medical institutions that can accommodate other languages.
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Fill out medical sheet.
Personal information concerning medical care
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Receive doctor examination and treatment,
and receive a prescription.*1 -
Complete payment.*2
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Submit prescription to pharmacy and purchase medications.*3
*1 Be sure to listen carefully to the explanation of the examination results.
*2 Payment here is the cost for treatment received up to this point. Keep in mind that payment by credit card is only accepted at major hospitals. Clinics generally accept cash only.
If you are subscribed to overseas travel insurance including cash-free payment service, there is no need for payment. However, if you are not subscribed to overseas travel insurance, you may be charged the full amount.
Note: The cash-free conditions vary by insurance company. Please check beforehand.
*3 You will be charged separately at the pharmacy for any medicine you need. Some medical institutions provide in-house prescriptions.
Symptoms and Treatment
Primary symptoms | Diagnosis and treatment departments |
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Fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose | Internal Medicine |
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Headache | Internal Medicine, Neurosurgery |
Chest pain | Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, Respiratory Internal Medicine |
Abdominal pain | Internal Medicine, Gastroenterological Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology |
Bloody vomit or stool | Internal Medicine, Gastroenterological Medicine |
Diarrhea | Internal Medicine, Gastroenterological Medicine |
Injury, wound | Surgery, Plastic Surgery |
Bone fracture, joint pain | Orthopedic Surgery |
Burns | Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Surgery |
Eczema/Hives | Dermatology |
Dizziness/Tinnitus | Otorhinolaryngology, Neurology |
Ears, nose, or throat | Otorhinolaryngology |
Children’s illnesses | Pediatrics |
Toothaches | Oral Health |
Difficulty urinating, bloody urine, pain when urinating | Urology |
During pregnancy (abdominal pain or bloating, spotting, water breakage, concerns about the baby) | Obstetrics/Gynecology |
In emergencies | Emergency Medicine |
Unsure what department to visit | General Diagnosis and Treatment |
Travel Insurance
Benefits of Overseas Travel Insurance
Enrolling in effective travel insurance that provides sufficient coverage and services can give you peace of mind in the event that you have a sudden injury or illness during your travels.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How much will it cost for medical care if I have a sudden injury or illness and need surgery or hospitalization?
A. Medical care can be more expensive than you might expect. For example, surgery on a broken bone can cost upwards of 300,000 yen.
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Q. I can’t speak Japanese. Will I be able to effectively convey my symptoms?
A. If your insurance offers interpretation services, you will be able to accurately convey your symptoms even if you can't speak Japanese.
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Q. Which hospital should I go to?
A. If your insurance offers medical institution referral and arrangement services, you can go to a hospital that suits your needs.
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Q. Is there travel insurance that I can enroll in after arriving in Japan?
A. There is overseas travel insurance available for foreign visitors. You can enroll from the banner below.
If you are unwell
This website contains information that is useful if the unexpected happens and you find yourself receiving medical treatment in Japan.
Please bookmark this website for use in an emergency.
Medical Institution Search
Search Japanese hospitals or medical clinics by medical department, language support, region, etc.
- What to expect when visiting a medical institution
- Find out about procedures when visiting a Japanese hospital or medical clinic and points to be aware of.
- Primary symptoms and medical departments
- Find out what medical department to visit based on your symptoms.
SUPPORTING YOUR TRAVEL IN JAPAN
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