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Kyushu University Hospital

九州大学病院

JMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
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九州大学病院

〒812-8582 福岡県福岡市東区馬出3-1-1

092-642-4231

  • この病院に行きたいです。I would like to go to this hospital.
  • 英語を話せるスタッフはいますか？Is there anyone who speaks English?
  • 初めて受診します。This is my first visit.
  • 日本の健康保険には入っていません。I do not have Japanese health insurance.

Kyushu University Hospital is a hospital in Fukuoka Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients, designated by the prefecture as a hub for international patients (JMIP-certified). Languages available: Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry. It has an international patient office, medical interpreters, and remote interpreting services.

At a glance
Languages spoken
Arabic · English · Spanish · French · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Thai · Vietnamese · Chinese
Type
Hospital
Emergency care
Tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases)
Specialties
NeurologyOrthopedicsDentistryOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatrics

Departments and languages: Emergency medicine, Internal medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Dentistry, その他: EN, ZH ※EN, ZHの院内医療通訳対応可能時間は Mon–Fri 8:30–17:15 ※上記時間帯以外及び English, Chinese 以外の言語については通訳タブレット(遠隔医療通訳)により, 32言語と sign language 対応: EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI, ID, TL, NE, MS, ES, PT, DE, FR, IT, RU, KM, MY, SI, MN, HI, BN, FA, ZHH, AR, UR, PRS, PS, TR, TA, LO, ZHT, UK, sign language ※ふくサポ (コールセンター)利用により, 各科21言語対応可 (EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI, ID, TL, NE, MS, ES, PT, DE, FR, IT, RU, KM, MY, SI, MN, HI, BN) ※ふくサポ (ボランティア通訳派遣)利用により, 各科5言語対応可 (EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI)。

Support for international patients
International patient office✓ — Weekdays:8:30–17:15:EN,ZH
Medical coordinator✓ — Weekdays:8:30–17:15:EN,ZH
Medical interpreter on site✓ — Weekdays:8:30–17:15:EN,ZH
Remote interpreting✓ — 24 hours (通訳タブレットによる遠隔医療通訳):EN, ZH, KO, TH, VI, ID, TL, NE, MS, ES, PT, DE, FR, IT, RU, KM, MY, MN または ふくサポ (コールセンター)利用により, 21言語対応可
Other languagesPocketalk (一部診療科のみ): 24 hours 通訳タブレットによる machine translation: 24 hours または ふくサポ (ボランティア通訳派遣)利用により, 5言語対応可
Other languagesBN, DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL, TR, UK
Basic information
Address3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku Fukuoka,Japan
福岡県福岡市東区馬出3-1-1
Medical area4001 福岡・糸島
Tel092-642-4231
HoursMon–Fri:8:30–17:15 (24-hour emergency outpatient care) Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care
Official websitehosp.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Cards acceptedVISA, MASTER, AMEX, JCB, UnionPay, ダイナースクラブ, DISCOVER

Hours, payment methods and support notes come from the Japanese government list; common terms are translated automatically. Check details with the hospital.

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Source: MHLW / Japan Tourism Agency, List of medical institutions accepting foreign patients (updated March 31, 2026)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can I be seen in a language other than Japanese at Kyushu University Hospital?

Yes. The official list records support in Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Medical interpreters are available on site. Remote (phone or video) interpretation is also used. There is a dedicated international patient office. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Kyushu University Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?

Yes, it is listed as open 24 hours. It provides tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases). In a life-threatening emergency, call 119 for an ambulance.

What if I do not have Japanese health insurance?

You pay the full cost yourself. Bring travel insurance documents if you have them, and ask for an estimate at reception before treatment.

How do I contact Kyushu University Hospital or find it?

Phone: 092-642-4231. Address: 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku Fukuoka,Japan. Official website: https://www.hosp.kyushu-u.ac.jp/.

Which specialties does Kyushu University Hospital list for international patients?

Neurology, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics. Other departments may also see you; ask when you call.