JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED CLINICSVisiting a clinic in Japan
Practical points for visiting one of the clinics on this site. This page is not medical advice; in an emergency in Japan, call 119 for an ambulance.
Language
Most clinics in Japan work in Japanese. We checked every clinic's official website, and each clinic page says what it states about languages. Some clinics say they can help in English or Chinese; some ask you to come with someone who can interpret Japanese, and do not accept visits that rely only on translation apps. See clinics that state their language support.
Before you go
- Check hours and bookings. Many clinics take bookings online or by phone, close one weekday and close early on Saturdays. Hours are on each clinic's official website, linked from every page.
- Bring your health insurance card if you are enrolled in Japanese health insurance, and your passport or residence card. Without Japanese insurance you pay the full fee.
- Payment. Some clinics take cash only; check the official website.
- Getting there. Each clinic page has the Japanese address to show a taxi driver, and a Directions button.
Words you will see
| 受付 | Reception (uketsuke) |
|---|---|
| 初診 | First visit (shoshin) |
| 予約 | Booking (yoyaku) |
| 保険証 | Health insurance card (hokenshō) |
| 休診日 | Closed days (kyūshinbi) |
| 診察室 | Consulting room (shinsatsushitsu) |
| 問診票 | Medical questionnaire (monshinhyō) |
