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JMIPPrefectural hub for international patients
Kohka Public Hospital
公立甲賀病院
Prefectural hub for international patients24-hour emergency
Kohka Public Hospital is a hospital in Shiga 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 an international patient office, 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
- ¥15 per insurance point
Departments and languages: Emergency medicine:EN,PT,ES,VI Internal medicine:EN,PT,ES,VI Surgery:EN,PT,ES,VI Pediatrics:EN,PT,ES,VI Psychiatry:EN,PT,ES,VI Dermatology:EN,PT,ES,VI Neurosurgery:EN,PT,ES,VI Urology:EN,PT,ES,VI Orthopedics:EN,PT,ES,VI Ophthalmology:EN,PT,ES,VI ENT:EN,PT,ES,VI Obstetrics:EN,PT,ES,VI Gynecology:EN,PT,ES,VI Dentistry:EN,PT,ES,VI その他:EN,PT,ES,VI
| International patient office | ✓ — 月‐金: PT/8:30‐17:15 月‐金: ES/8:30‐17:00 月‐金: VIE/8:30‐17:00 |
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| Medical coordinator | ✓ — 月‐金: PT/8:30‐17:15 月‐金: ES/8:30‐17:00 月‐金: VIE/8:30‐17:00 |
| Medical interpreter on site | ✓ — 月‐金: PT/8:30‐17:15 月‐金: ES/8:30‐17:00 月‐金: VIE/8:30‐17:00 |
| Remote interpreting | ✓ — telephone interpreting にて 24 hours English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Thai, Tagalog, Nepali, Indonesian, Malay, Burmese, Russian, French, German, Italian, Khmer |
| Other languages | 各種言語による文書対応等 |
| Other languages | DE, ID, IT, KM, MY, NE, TL |
| Address | 1256,Minakuchi-cho Matsuo,Kohka-shi,Shiga,528-0074,Japan 滋賀県甲賀市水口町松尾1256番地 |
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| Medical area | 2503 甲賀 |
| Tel | 0748-62-0234（代） |
| Hours | Mon–Fri: morning (一般 outpatient)8:00–11:30 afternoon (専門 outpatient)13:00–15:00 Sat, Sun & holidays: closed 日※急患をのぞく |
| Official website | kohka-hp.or.jp |
| Cards accepted | VISA, MASTER, AMEX, JCB, DC |
| Fees for international patients | ¥15 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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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I be seen in a language other than Japanese at Kohka Public 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. There is a dedicated international patient office. Support can vary by department and time of day, so call ahead to confirm.
Is Kohka Public 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. This hospital lists a charge of 1.5× the standard fee schedule for uninsured international patients.
How do I contact Kohka Public Hospital or find it?
Phone: 0748-62-0234（代）. Address: 1256,Minakuchi-cho Matsuo,Kohka-shi,Shiga,528-0074,Japan. Official website: https://www.kohka-hp.or.jp.
Which specialties does Kohka Public 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.