Japanese encephalitis vaccine
Japanese encephalitis vaccine (inactivated, Vero cell)
Japanese encephalitis vaccination is routine for children in Japan, and a few cases still occur each year in rural western Japan in late summer. Long-term residents of rural areas and travelers heading on to Southeast Asia can be vaccinated at travel clinics; the domestic vaccine is about half the price of Ixiaro.
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Ixiaro
Over the counter
Given at travel clinics and pediatric clinics; the Japanese vaccine (Encevac, Jebik V) is cheaper than Ixiaro abroad, about ¥7,000–10,000 per dose, self-paid for adults.
Prescription products in Japan
0 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
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Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | Ixiaro |
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| UK | Ixiaro |
| Korea | 일본뇌염 백신 |
| China | 乙脑疫苗 |
| Taiwan | 日本腦炎疫苗 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.