Aizawa Hospital
- Languages
- EnglishChineseSpanishFrench+5
- Support
- 24-hour ERInternational officeInterpreter
- Departments
- Health checkups, Neurology, Orthopedics +5
JIHJMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Hokushin General Hospital
長野県厚生農業協同組合連合会 北信総合病院
Prefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Hokushin General Hospital is a hospital in Nagano 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 neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry. It has 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)
Departments and languages: Internal medicine: EN, ZH, KO, Surgery: EN, ZH, KO, Pediatrics: EN, ZH, KO, Psychiatry: EN, ZH, KO, Dermatology: EN, ZH, KO, Neurosurgery: EN, ZH, KO, Urology: EN, ZH, KO, Orthopedics: EN, ZH, KO, Ophthalmology: EN, ZH, KO, ENT: EN, ZH, KO, Obstetrics: EN, ZH, KO, Gynecology: EN, ZH, KO, Dentistry: EN, ZH, KO, その他: EN, ZH, KO
| International patient office | — |
|---|---|
| Medical coordinator | — |
| Medical interpreter on site | — |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — EN, ZH, KO, RU, ID, ES, PT, MN, FR, FA, TL, NE, VI, TH, HI, ミMY, YUE／ 24 hours (every day) |
| Other languages | 医療通訳サービス, POKETALK, iPad翻訳等にて対応可 (24 hours) |
| Other languages | HI, ID, MN, NE, TL |
| Address | 1-5-63, Nishi, Nakano-shi, Nagano, 383-8505 長野県中野市西1丁目5番63号 |
|---|---|
| Medical area | 2010 北信 |
| Tel | 0269-22-2151 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri:8:30–17:00 第2,4 Sat 日:8:30–12:30 |
| Official website | hokushin-hosp.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX |
Hours, payment methods and support notes come from the Japanese government list; common terms are translated automatically. Check details with the hospital.
More options in Nagano
liyama Red Cross Hospital
- Languages
- EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+5
- Support
- 24-hour ERInterpreter
- Departments
- Neurology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology +2
Prefectural hub for international patients
Maruko Central Hospital
- Languages
- EnglishKoreanPortugueseThai+1
- Support
- 24-hour ERInterpreterCoordinator
- Departments
- Neurology, Orthopedics, Dentistry +1
Nagano Red Cross Hospital
- Languages
- EnglishKoreanThaiChinese
- Support
- 24-hour ERInterpreterCoordinator
- Departments
- Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology +6
Prefectural hub for international patients
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I be seen in a language other than Japanese at Hokushin General Hospital?
Yes. The official list records support in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Remote (phone or video) interpretation is also used. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Hokushin General 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 Hokushin General Hospital or find it?
Phone: 0269-22-2151. Address: 1-5-63, Nishi, Nakano-shi, Nagano, 383-8505. Official website: http://www.hokushin-hosp.jp/.
Which specialties does Hokushin General 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.