Hospitals and clinics in Hyogo Prefecture accepting international patients

28 medical institutions in Hyogo Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 12 hospitals, 16 clinics, and 0 dental clinics. 2 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 5 have an international patient office, and 5 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. Covers all of Hyogo Prefecture, including Kobe. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.

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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.
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Hyogo28 medical institutions

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KobeHospitals

Kobe University Hospital

Kobe University Hospital is a JIH-listed hospital in Hyogo Prefecture that accepts international patients. It offers 36 departments and is particularly strong in oncology, cardiology, and neurology. The international patient office handles inquiries in English.

JIHJMIPPrefectural hub for international patientsEnglish, Chinese
HyogoHospitals

Kobe University Hospital International Clinical Cancer Research Center

Kobe University Hospital International Clinical Cancer Research Center is a JIH-listed cancer center in Hyogo Prefecture that accepts international patients. It specializes in oncology, including surgery, chemotherapy, and clinical research. The international patient office handles inquiries in English and Chinese.

JIHEnglish, Chinese
AkoHospitals

Ako Central Hospital

Ako Central Hospital is a hospital in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include cardiology and fertility & women's health.

English, Chinese
HimejiHospitals

Hyogo Prefectural Harima-Himeji General Medical Center

Hyogo Prefectural Harima-Himeji General Medical Center is a hospital in Hyogo 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. Departments include cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
TambaHospitals

Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Medical Center

Hyogo Prefectural Tamba Medical Center is a hospital in Hyogo 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.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
HimejiHospitals

INO hospital

INO hospital is a hospital in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics, ophthalmology, and fertility & women's health.

English
KasaiHospitals

Kasai City Hospital

Kasai City Hospital is a hospital in Hyogo 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 orthopedics.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish, Spanish, French +6
KobeHospitals

kobe Hakuai Hospital

kobe Hakuai Hospital is a hospital in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include orthopedics and cosmetic medicine.

English, Chinese
HimejiHospitals

OGUNI hospital

OGUNI hospital is a hospital in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Departments include fertility & women's health.

TakasagoHospitals

Takasago Municipal Hospital

Takasago Municipal Hospital is a hospital in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics. It has remote interpreting services.

English
ToyokaHospitals

Toyooka Public Hospitals' Association, Toyooka Hospital

Toyooka Public Hospitals' Association, Toyooka Hospital is a hospital in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.

English
KobeHospitals

Yoshida Ardent Hospital

Yoshida Ardent Hospital is a hospital in Hyogo 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, Russian, and Chinese. Departments include cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish, Spanish, French +3
KobeClinics

Clinic Ouji

Clinic Ouji is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: Chinese. It has an international patient office and medical interpreters.

Chinese
SandaClinics

Ebara Children's Clinic

Ebara Children's Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include pediatrics. It has an international patient office.

English, Chinese
KobeClinics

Kobe International Collaboration Clinic

Kobe International Collaboration Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Korean, and Chinese. It has an international patient office, medical interpreters, and remote interpreting services.

English, Korean, Chinese
KobeClinics

Takahashi Clinic

Takahashi Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include pediatrics. It has an international patient office.

English
AshiyaClinics

Arigatou Ashiya Clinic

Arigatou Ashiya Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Spanish.

English, Spanish
AshiyaClinics

Ashiya Grande Clinic

Ashiya Grande Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and French. Departments include orthopedics and cosmetic medicine.

English, French
AshiyaClinics

Ashiya Women's Clinic

Ashiya Women's Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include fertility & women's health.

English, Chinese
AmagasakiClinics

fukae clinic

fukae clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics.

English
KobeClinics

gan clinic

gan clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese.

English, Chinese
AmagasakiClinics

Hagihara Eye Clinic

Hagihara Eye Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include ophthalmology.

English
NishinomiyaClinics

Kazuaki Yamato MD. Yamato Clinic

Kazuaki Yamato MD. Yamato Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include orthopedics.

English, Chinese
MinamiawajiClinics

Kokunai Clinic

Kokunai Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients.

OnoClinics

Maeda clinic

Maeda clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.

English
AmagasakiClinics

OGAWA-CLINIC

OGAWA-CLINIC is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include cardiology, neurology, and cosmetic medicine. It has medical interpreters.

English
KobeClinics

Towa Clinic

Towa Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include cardiology.

English, Chinese
KawanishiClinics

Yamada Clinic

Yamada Clinic is a clinic in Hyogo Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include cosmetic medicine.

English, Chinese

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 Hyogo Prefecture can see me in English, Chinese or Korean?

On the official list, 25 in Hyogo Prefecture support English, 14 support Chinese and 3 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.

Which hospitals in Hyogo Prefecture are open 24 hours?

1 institutions in Hyogo 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 Hyogo Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?

2 in Hyogo Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 5 have a dedicated international patient office, and 5 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.