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Kawasaki Municipal Hospital

川崎市立川崎病院

JMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patients
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川崎市立川崎病院

〒210-0013 神奈川県川崎市川崎区新川通12-1

044-233-5521

  • 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.

Kawasaki Municipal Hospital is a hospital in Kanagawa 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 cosmetic medicine. It has 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

Departments and languages: 【対応診療科】 Emergency medicine / Internal medicine / Surgery / Neurosurgery / Radiology / Orthopedics / ENT / Ophthalmology / Oral surgery (dental) / Psychiatry / Pediatrics / Dermatology / Obstetrics & gynecology / Urology / Pediatrics / Rehabilitation / Plastic surgery /その他 ≪mediPhone≫ English / Chinese / Korean / Nepali / Portuguese / Spanish / Vietnamese / Burmese / French / Russian / Thai / Hindi / Mongolian / Tagalog / Indonesian / Persian / Cantonese / Arabic /ウルドゥー語/ラオス語/ベンガル語/ Taiwanese / Italian / Khmer /ダリー語/ German /パシュトー語/ Sinhala /トルコ語/タミル語/ Malay / Ukrainian ≪MICかながわ医療通訳≫ Chinese Spanish / Portuguese /韓国, 朝鮮語/ Tagalog / English / Thai / Vietnamese / Khmer (Khmer)/ラオス語/ Russian / French / Nepali ≪ Pocketalk ≫ 85言語

Support for international patients
International patient office—
Medical coordinator—
Medical interpreter on site✓ — ≪MICかながわ医療通訳≫ 【 languages 】 ZH/KO/TL/PT/ES/EN/TH/VI/LO/RU/FR/NE/ Khmer 【 hours 】 原則 Weekdays の8:30–17:00
Remote interpreting✓ — ≪mediPhone≫ English / Chinese / Korean / Nepali / Portuguese / Spanish / Vietnamese / Burmese / French / Russian / Thai / Hindi / Mongolian / Tagalog / Indonesian / Persian / Cantonese / Arabic /ウルドゥー語/ラオス語/ベンガル語/ Taiwanese / Italian / Khmer /ダリー語/ German /パシュトー語/ Sinhala /トルコ語/タミル語/ Malay / Ukrainian 24 hours, every day
Other languages≪mediPhone (machine translation)≫ English / Chinese / Korean / Nepali / Portuguese / Spanish / Vietnamese / Burmese / French / Russian / Thai / Hindi / Mongolian / Tagalog / Indonesian / Persian / Cantonese / Arabic /ウルドゥー語/ラオス語/ベンガル語/ Taiwanese / Italian / Khmer /ダリー語/ German /パシュトー語/ Sinhala /トルコ語/タミル語/ Malay / Ukrainian 24 hours, every day ≪ Pocketalk ≫ 85言語, 24 hours, every day
Other languagesDE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, MY, NE, TL, TR, UK
Basic information
Address12-1,Shinkawadori,Kawasaki-ku,Kawasaki-shi,Kanagawa,210-0013
神奈川県川崎市川崎区新川通12-1
Medical area1405 川崎南部
Tel044-233-5521
Hours(Mon–Fri)8:00–11:00 (Sat, Sun & holidays)一般 outpatient は closed 。救急 outpatient のみ。
Official websitehospital-kawasaki.city.kawasaki.jp
Cards acceptedVISA, MASTER, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB

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 Kawasaki Municipal 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. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Kawasaki Municipal Hospital open 24 hours or for emergencies?

It provides tertiary emergency care (critical care center: life-threatening cases). Regular hours: (月-金)8:00-11:00 (土日・祝日)一般外来は休診。救急外来のみ。. 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 Kawasaki Municipal Hospital or find it?

Phone: 044-233-5521. Address: 12-1,Shinkawadori,Kawasaki-ku,Kawasaki-shi,Kanagawa,210-0013. Official website: https://www.hospital-kawasaki.city.kawasaki.jp/#gsc.tab=0.

Which specialties does Kawasaki Municipal Hospital list for international patients?

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