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Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital

岩手県立胆沢病院

Prefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
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岩手県立胆沢病院

〒023-0864 岩手県奥州市水沢字龍ケ馬場61番地

0197-24-4121

  • 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.

Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital is a hospital in Iwate 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. Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has medical interpreters and remote interpreting services.

At a glance
Languages spoken
English · Spanish · French · Korean · Portuguese · Russian · Thai · Vietnamese · Chinese
Type
Hospital
Emergency care
Secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery)
Fees for international patients
¥10 per insurance point
Specialties
OncologyCardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatrics

Departments and languages: General medicine, Respiratory medicine, HOT outpatient (在宅酸素), 禁煙 outpatient, Gastroenterology, 肝臓 outpatient, Cardiology, デバイス outpatient, Hematology, 血液 outpatient, Neurology, 膠原病 outpatient, 腎臓 outpatient, もの忘れ outpatient, Pediatrics, 心臓 outpatient, Surgery, Breast surgery, リンパ浮腫 outpatient, 緩和ケア outpatient, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Thoracic surgery, Dermatology, Urology, 腎移植 outpatient, Obstetrics & gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiology, Anesthesiology ／医療通訳者派遣要請, 遠隔通訳, 自動 translation device で対応

Support for international patients
International patient office—
Medical coordinator—
Medical interpreter on site✓ — 通訳を必要とする患者の依頼に基づき関係機関に対し volunteer medical interpreters の派遣を要請:EN,ZH,KO,TL
Remote interpreting✓ — 24 hours:EN,ZH,KO,VI,TL,ES,PT,ID,IT,FR,DE,RU,TH,MS,NE, Burmese,KM
Other languages24 hours 自動 translation device 等にて対応: 音声出力可…EN,ZH,KO,RU,ID,MA,ES,PT,FR,DE,VI,TH,PO,RO,HI,IT,AR等, 計50言語。音声出力不可…FA,NE,SI,KM,LO等, 計24言語
Other languagesDE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MY, NE, TL
Basic information
Address61,Ryugababa,Mizusawa,Osyushi ,Iwate prefecture,023-0864
岩手県奥州市水沢字龍ケ馬場61番地
Medical area303 胆江
Tel0197-24-4121
HoursMon–Fri:8:30–11:30, 受付終了時間は診療科により異なる (診療科によっては新患は紹介患者, 再来は予約患者のみの対応) 24-hour emergency outpatient care Sat, Sun & holidays: 24-hour emergency outpatient care
Official websiteisawa-hp.com
Cards acceptedVISA,JCB, Master Card, American Express,ダイナース
Fees for international patients¥10 per insurance point (the standard rate is ¥10). Patients without Japanese insurance are charged at this rate.

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 Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital?

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

Is Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?

Yes, it is listed as open 24 hours. It provides secondary emergency care (cases needing admission or surgery). 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 Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital or find it?

Phone: 0197-24-4121. Address: 61,Ryugababa,Mizusawa,Osyushi ,Iwate prefecture,023-0864. Official website: http://www.isawa-hp.com/.

Which specialties does Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital list for international patients?

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