Hospitals and clinics in Akita Prefecture accepting international patients

36 medical institutions in Akita Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 8 hospitals, 15 clinics, and 13 dental clinics. 0 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 1 have an international patient office, and 7 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.

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AllHospitals8Clinics15Dental clinics13
Language
English35Chinese8Spanish3French3Korean5Portuguese3Russian2Thai2Vietnamese2Arabic1
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JIH listedJMIP certifiedPrefectural hub for international patientsInternational patient officeMedical interpreter on siteRemote interpreting24-hour emergency
What do JIH, JMIP, and "prefectural hub" mean?
JIH listed
Japan International Hospitals: hospitals recommended by Medical Excellence JAPAN (MEJ) as willing and prepared to treat patients who travel to Japan for care.
JMIP certified
Japan Medical Service Accreditation for International Patients: a third-party accreditation by the Japan Medical Education Foundation that checks multilingual support and hospital systems for caring for international patients.
Prefectural hub for international patients
Hospitals that each prefecture has designated as its core facilities for international patients, as listed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Japan Tourism Agency.
Specialty
CardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsCosmetic medicineDentistryOphthalmologyFertility & women's healthPediatricsOncologyHealth checkupsRegenerative medicine
Region
Akita
Akita36 medical institutions

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AkitaHospital

Akita Kousei Medical Center

Languages
English
Support
24-hour ER
Departments
Neurology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology +2
Prefectural hub for international patients
AkitaHospital

Akita University Hospital

Languages
EnglishChinese
Support
24-hour ERInterpreter
Departments
Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology +6
Prefectural hub for international patients
KazunoHospital

kazuno kousei hospital

Languages
EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+4
Support
24-hour ERInterpreter
Departments
Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics +4

Source: MHLW / Japan Tourism Agency, List of medical institutions accepting foreign patients (updated March 31, 2026) · Medical Excellence JAPAN (JIH)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many hospitals and clinics in Akita Prefecture can see me in English, Chinese or Korean?

On the official list, 35 in Akita Prefecture support English, 8 support Chinese and 5 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.

Which hospitals in Akita Prefecture are open 24 hours?

6 institutions in Akita Prefecture are listed as open 24 hours. In a life-threatening emergency call 119 first; the ambulance takes you to the right hospital.

Which hospitals in Akita Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?

0 in Akita Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 1 have a dedicated international patient office, and 7 offer on-site or remote interpretation. Both are voluntary, so many good hospitals have neither.

What should I bring, and what does a visit cost without insurance?

Bring your passport or residence card, your insurance card if you have one, and a list of your medicines. Without Japanese insurance you pay the full fee; ask for an estimate at reception.