Hospitals and clinics in Niigata Prefecture accepting international patients

23 medical institutions in Niigata Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 10 hospitals, 12 clinics, and 1 dental clinics. 1 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 7 have an international patient office, and 5 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. 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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NagaokaHospitals

Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital

Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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 (JMIP-certified). Languages available: English. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and dentistry. It has an international patient office.

JMIPPrefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
NiigataHospitals

Saiseikai Niigata Hospital

Saiseikai Niigata Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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 oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has an international patient office and medical interpreters.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
GosenHospitals

Gosen Central Hospital

Gosen Central Hospital is a hospital in Niigata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.

English
KashiwazakiHospitals

Kashiwazaki General Hospital and Medical Center

Kashiwazaki General Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital in Niigata 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, fertility & women's health, and pediatrics.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
MyokoHospitals

keinan general hospital

keinan general hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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 and pediatrics.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
NiigataHospitals

Niigata Neurosurgical Hospital

Niigata Neurosurgical Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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. It has remote interpreting services.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
JoetsuHospitals

Niigata Prefectural Central Hospital

Niigata Prefectural Central Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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
TokamachiHospitals

Niigata Prefectural Matsudai Hospital

Niigata Prefectural Matsudai Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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
TokamachiHospitals

Niigata Prefectural Tokamachi Hospital

Niigata Prefectural Tokamachi Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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, dentistry, and fertility & women's health.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
NagaokaHospitals

Tachikawa General Hospital

Tachikawa General Hospital is a hospital in Niigata 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 oncology, cardiology, and neurology.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
JoetsuClinics

Kawabata Clinic

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

English
NiigataClinics

Lhasa Clinic

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

English, French, Chinese
TokamachiClinics

Medicalforest Central Tokamachi Clinic

Medicalforest Central Tokamachi Clinic is a clinic in Niigata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics. It has an international patient office and remote interpreting services.

English
NagaokaClinics

Okugawa Pediatric Clinic

Okugawa Pediatric Clinic is a clinic in Niigata 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
JoetsuClinics

Uchiyama Clinic

Uchiyama Clinic is a clinic in Niigata 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 and remote interpreting services.

English
NiigataClinics

KAWAI SURGICAL CLINIC

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

English
NiigataClinics

Kuwana medical clinic

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

English, Korean, Chinese
NiigataClinics

Matsunami Clinic

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

English
AganoClinics

Sugihara Orthopedic Clinic

Sugihara Orthopedic Clinic is a clinic in Niigata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics. It has medical interpreters.

English
NiigataClinics

Tanaka Clinic

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

English
ItoigawaClinics

YAMAMOTO Clinic

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

English, Korean, Chinese
NiigataClinics

Yukiyoshi Clinic

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

English
NiigataDental clinics

Matsumidai Dental Clinic Annex Furumachi

Matsumidai Dental Clinic Annex Furumachi is a dental clinic in Niigata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.

English

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

On the official list, 23 in Niigata Prefecture support English, 3 support Chinese and 2 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.

Which hospitals in Niigata Prefecture are open 24 hours?

2 institutions in Niigata 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 Niigata Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?

1 in Niigata Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 7 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.