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Shonan Kamakura General Hospital

医療法人徳洲会 湘南鎌倉総合病院

JMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
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医療法人徳洲会 湘南鎌倉総合病院

〒247-8533 神奈川県鎌倉市岡本1370番1

0467-46-1717(代) または 0467-46-9931

  • 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.

Shonan Kamakura General 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 oncology, cardiology, and neurology. 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

Departments and languages: 【対応診療科】 Internal medicine, Psychosomatic medicine, Neurology, Respiratory medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Allergy, リウマチ膠原病 Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Cosmetic surgery, Neurosurgery, Thoracic surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Dermatology, Urology, 肛門 Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, 耳鼻いんこう科, Rehabilitation, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Nephrology, Hematology, 糖尿病 Endocrinology, Emergency medicine, 血管 Surgery, Breast surgery, 腫瘍 Surgery, 脳血管内 Surgery, Medical oncology, 人工透析 Internal medicine, 漢方 Internal medicine, 肝臓, 胆のう, 膵臓 Internal medicine, Psychiatry, 脊椎脊髄 Surgery, 頭頸部 Surgery, Oral surgery (dental) 【 languages 】EN/ZH/FR (KO/TL/PT/ES/TH/VI/LO/RU/NE/KMは要相談)

Support for international patients
International patient office✓ — 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/FR 【 hours 】 (Mon–Sat)8:30–17:00 (時間外対応は要相談) その他の言語は要相談
Medical coordinator✓ — 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/FR 【 hours 】 (Mon–Sat)8:30–17:00 (時間外対応は要相談) その他の言語は要相談
Medical interpreter on site✓ — ≪国際医療支援室≫ 【 languages 】 EN/ZH/FR Mon–Sat:08:30–17:00 (時間外対応は要相談) ≪MICかながわ医療通訳≫ 【 languages 】 ZH/KO/TL/PT/ES/EN/TH/VI/LO/RU/FR/NE/KM 【 hours 】 原則 Weekdays 8:30–17:00
Remote interpreting✓ — ≪電話医療通訳/メディフォン≫ 【 languages 】EN/ZH/KO/VI/PT/ES/RU/TH/NE (他要事前予約言語 Available) 【 hours 】8:30–24:00 ≪タブレットビデオ一般通訳/みえる通訳≫ 【 languages 】EN/ZN/KO/PT/ES 【 hours 】 24 hours ※NE/HI/ID/RU/TH/VI/FR/TLは日中のみ
Other languages≪医療機関向けコミュニケーション支援サービス/メロン≫ 【 languages 】EN/ZH/KO/ES/PT/VI/HI/RU/TH/TL/NE/ID/FR/DE/IT/MS/KM/MN/AR/UR/SI/BN/ミャンマー 【 hours 】8:30–24:00 ≪ machine interpreting / Pocketalk ≫ 【 languages 】55言語 【 hours 】 24 hours
Other languagesBN, DE, HI, ID, IT, KM, MN, NE, TL
Basic information
Address1370-1,Okamoto, Kamakura-City, Kanagawa,247-8533
神奈川県鎌倉市岡本1370番1
Medical area1406 横須賀・三浦
Tel0467-46-1717(代) または 0467-46-9931
HoursMon–Sat は, 診療科によって異なる (24-hour emergency outpatient care) (日, holidays) 24-hour emergency outpatient care
Official websiteshonankamakura.or.jp
Cards acceptedVisa, Master, AMEX, JCB, Diners, 銀聯

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 Shonan Kamakura General 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 Shonan Kamakura General 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 Shonan Kamakura General Hospital or find it?

Phone: 0467-46-1717(代) または 0467-46-9931. Address: 1370-1,Okamoto, Kamakura-City, Kanagawa,247-8533. Official website: https://www.shonankamakura.or.jp/.

Which specialties does Shonan Kamakura General Hospital list for international patients?

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