Hospitals and clinics in Shimane Prefecture accepting international patients

49 medical institutions in Shimane Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 19 hospitals, 15 clinics, and 15 dental clinics. 0 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 1 have an international patient office, and 7 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. Covers all of Shimane Prefecture, including Matsue. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.

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AllHospitals19Clinics15Dental clinics15
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English49Chinese19Spanish9French7Korean15Portuguese18Russian6Thai4Vietnamese8Arabic1
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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
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Shimane
Shimane49 medical institutions

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IzumoHospital

Izumo Tokushukai Hospital

Languages
EnglishKoreanPortugueseVietnamese+1
Departments
Neurology, Orthopedics, Fertility & women's health
Prefectural hub for international patients
MatsueHospital

Matsue City Hospital

Languages
English
Support
24-hour ER
Departments
Neurology, Orthopedics, Dentistry +3
Prefectural hub for international patients
OdaHospital

Oda Municipal Hospital

Languages
EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+4
Support
24-hour ER
Departments
Fertility & women's health
Prefectural hub for international patients
Onan TownHospital

Ohchi Municipal Hospital

Languages
English
Support
24-hour ER
Departments
Orthopedics, Dentistry, Fertility & women's health +1
Prefectural hub for international patients
Okinoshima TownHospital

Oki Hospital

Languages
EnglishSpanishKoreanPortuguese+1
Support
24-hour ERInterpreter
Departments
Orthopedics, Dentistry, Ophthalmology +2
Prefectural hub for international patients
IzumoHospital

Shimane University Hospital

Languages
EnglishSpanishFrenchKorean+5
Support
24-hour ERInterpreter
Departments
Neurology, Orthopedics, Dentistry +3
Prefectural hub for international patients
YasugiHospital

Yasugi municipal hospital

Languages
English
Support
24-hour ERInterpreter
Departments
Orthopedics, Cosmetic medicine, Ophthalmology +2
Prefectural hub for international patients
OdaClinic

Suda Clinic

Languages
EnglishKoreanPortugueseVietnamese+1
Departments
General
IzumoDental clinic

Sohmoto

Languages
EnglishChinese
Departments
Dentistry

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

On the official list, 49 in Shimane Prefecture support English, 19 support Chinese and 15 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.

Which hospitals in Shimane Prefecture are open 24 hours?

12 institutions in Shimane 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 Shimane Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?

0 in Shimane 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.