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512 medical institutions in Tokyo are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 67 hospitals, 280 clinics, and 165 dental clinics. 21 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 100 have an international patient office, and 146 offer on-site or remote medical interpreting. JIH, JMIP, and hub hospitals are listed first.
National Cancer Center Hospital is a JIH-listed hospital in Tokyo that accepts international patients. It offers 41 departments and is particularly strong in oncology, neurology, and health checkups. The international patient office handles inquiries in English.
Sakakibara Heart Institute is a JIH-listed hospital in Tokyo that accepts international patients. It offers 8 departments and is particularly strong in cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology and fertility, and pediatrics. The international patient office handles inquiries in English.
The University of Tokyo Hospital is a JIH-listed hospital in Tokyo 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, Chinese, and Russian.
Tokyo Hikifune Hospital is a JIH-listed hospital in Tokyo that accepts international patients. It offers multiple departments and is particularly strong in general medicine. The international patient office handles inquiries in English.
Source: MHLW / Japan Tourism Agency, List of medical institutions accepting foreign patients (updated March 31, 2026) · Medical Excellence JAPAN (JIH)
On the official list, 482 in Tokyo support English, 156 support Chinese and 71 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.
46 institutions in Tokyo are listed as open 24 hours. In a life-threatening emergency call 119 first; the ambulance takes you to the right hospital.
21 in Tokyo are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 100 have a dedicated international patient office, and 146 offer on-site or remote interpretation. Both are voluntary, so many good hospitals have neither.
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