Hospitals and clinics in Shiga Prefecture accepting international patients
13 medical institutions in Shiga Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 13 hospitals, 0 clinics, and 0 dental clinics. 1 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 2 have an international patient office, and 5 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. Covers all of Shiga Prefecture, including Otsu. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.
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.
Social Medical Corporation Seikoukai Omi Medical Center 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 (JMIP-certified). Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Korean, Portuguese, and Chinese. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has an international patient office, medical interpreters, and remote interpreting services.
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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.
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HIGASHIOHMICITY NOTOGAWA HOSPITAL is a hospital in Shiga Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and cosmetic medicine.
IMAZU HOSPITAL is a hospital in Shiga Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include orthopedics.
Japanese Red Cross Nagahama 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. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
Japanese Red Cross Otsu 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. Departments include cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics.
Kohnan Hospital is a hospital in Shiga Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Departments include orthopedics.
Omi Kusatsu Tokushukai Hospital is a hospital in Shiga Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Departments include cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. It has remote interpreting services.
Otsu City 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.
Saiseikai Shiga 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: Spanish. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has medical interpreters.
Shiga University of Medical Science 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, Portuguese, and Chinese. Departments include oncology, cardiology, and neurology. It has medical interpreters and remote interpreting services.
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VORIES MEMORIAL 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. Departments include orthopedics.
Yasu City 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. Departments include neurology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology.
How many hospitals and clinics in Shiga Prefecture can see me in English, Chinese or Korean?
On the official list, 8 in Shiga Prefecture support English, 4 support Chinese and 3 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.
Which hospitals in Shiga Prefecture are open 24 hours?
5 institutions in Shiga 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 Shiga Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?
1 in Shiga Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 2 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.
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