For mild symptoms, such as a cold or upset stomach, go to a nearby clinic.
For more serious symptoms or major injury, go to a hospital.
Mild symptoms, such as a cold or stomachache
Small hospital, clinic
Referral/referral letter
If a serious illness is detected. If surgery or hospitalization is required
Serious illness or symptoms, major injury
Large hospital
(general hospital)
Hospital: more inpatient beds
Clinic: 19 or fewer inpatient beds
* If you go to a large hospital that has 200 or more inpatient beds without a referral, you will be charged an amount of around ¥1,000 to ¥8,000 yen on top of your medical expenses.
In Japan, anyone can receive a medical consultation at a clinic or hospital.
* These websites contain information needed for medical consultations, so please refer to them.
Self-Report Form for Medical Institutions – Self-Report Form for Medical Institutions
You can search for clinics and hospitals where it is easy to receive medical care in Japan (Japanese)..Click “Search Medical Institutions”, select the appropriate area, select “Others” for language, and select the appropriate “Medical Department” (you do not need to make a selection in the other fields).
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