34 medical institutions in Kumamoto Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 20 hospitals, 7 clinics, and 7 dental clinics. 0 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 1 have an international patient office, and 8 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.
COLOPROCTOLOGY CENTER TAKANO HOSPITAL is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. It has an international patient office, medical interpreters, and remote interpreting services.
Amakusa Jikei Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 and Chinese. Departments include orthopedics, ophthalmology, and pediatrics. It has medical interpreters and remote interpreting services.
Arao Municipal Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and fertility & women's health. It has remote interpreting services.
Asahino General Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 orthopedics.
Aso Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include neurology and pediatrics.
Aso Spa Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include dentistry, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics.
Hitoyoshi Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety Kumamoto Rosai Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 neurology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology.
JAPANESE RED CROSS KUMAMOTO HOSPITAL is a hospital in Kumamoto 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, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology. It has medical interpreters.
KAMIAMAKUSA GENERAL HOSPITAL is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include orthopedics, dentistry, and ophthalmology. It has medical interpreters and remote interpreting services.
Kumamoto Kenhoku Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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, French, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include orthopedics, dentistry, and ophthalmology.
Kumamoto Kinou Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics.
Minamata City General Hospital & Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry.
National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto 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, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry. It has medical interpreters.
National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Saishun Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 neurology.
Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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, Korean, Portuguese, and Chinese. Departments include neurology and orthopedics. It has medical interpreters and remote interpreting services.
Seijino Rehabilitation Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.
Social medical corporation Junshinkai Kumamoto Central Hospital is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 neurology and orthopedics.
UKI GENERAL HOSPITAL is a hospital in Kumamoto 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 orthopedics.
Yamaga Medical Center is a hospital in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics.
Mizumoto Orthopaedic Clinic Iwashita Internal Medicine is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics.
Mutou Ophthalomology/Ohkubo Internal Medicine is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Korean. Departments include ophthalmology.
Pae Clinic is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Korean. Departments include pediatrics.
Tabaruzaka Clinic is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.
Uchino Shonika Shonigeka is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include pediatrics.
URATA Ophthalmic Clinic is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include ophthalmology.
YOSHIDA Clinic is a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.
Akagi Shika Iin is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English and Chinese. Departments include dentistry.
Arimura Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.
IRIE DENTAL CLINIC is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.
Miyoshi Dental Office is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.
Mukae Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Korean, and Chinese. Departments include dentistry.
Nanairo Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Korean, Thai, and Chinese. Departments include dentistry. It has remote interpreting services.
Nishihama Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.
Source: MHLW / Japan Tourism Agency, List of medical institutions accepting foreign patients (updated March 31, 2026) · Medical Excellence JAPAN (JIH)
On the official list, 34 in Kumamoto Prefecture support English, 13 support Chinese and 12 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.
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0 in Kumamoto Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 1 have a dedicated international patient office, and 8 offer on-site or remote interpretation. Both are voluntary, so many good hospitals have neither.
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