Hospitals and clinics in Yamagata Prefecture accepting international patients

48 medical institutions in Yamagata Prefecture are on the national list of institutions accepting foreign patients: 12 hospitals, 31 clinics, and 5 dental clinics. 1 are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 4 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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YamagataHospitals

Yamagata University Hospital

Yamagata University Hospital is a JIH-listed hospital in Yamagata Prefecture that accepts international patients. It offers 26 departments and is particularly strong in oncology, cardiology, and neurology. The international patient office handles inquiries in English.

JIHPrefectural hub for international patientsEnglish, Spanish, Korean +4
YamagataHospitals

Ide Eye Hospital

Ide Eye Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include ophthalmology.

English
HigashineHospitals

Kitamurayama Hospital

Kitamurayama Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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 and orthopedics. It has remote interpreting services.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish, Spanish, French +6
SakataHospitals

Nihonkai General Hospital

Nihonkai General Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
Oguni TownHospitals

Oguni Town Hospital

Oguni Town Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

English, Korean, Vietnamese +1
Kawanishi TownHospitals

Okitama Public General Hospital

Okitama Public General Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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 neurology, orthopedics, and fertility & women's health.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish, Chinese
YamagataHospitals

Social Welfare Organization Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation Yamagata Saisei Hospital

Social Welfare Organization Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation Yamagata Saisei Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
TsuruokaHospitals

Tsuruoka City Yutagawa Onsen Rehabilitation Hospital

Tsuruoka City Yutagawa Onsen Rehabilitation Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include neurology.

English
YamagataHospitals

Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital

Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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. It has remote interpreting services.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
Kahoku TownHospitals

Yamagata Prefectural Kahoku Hospital

Yamagata Prefectural Kahoku Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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
ShinjoHospitals

Yamagata Prefectural Shinjo Hospital

Yamagata Prefectural Shinjo Hospital is a hospital in Yamagata 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.

Prefectural hub for international patientsEnglish
YonezawaHospitals

yonezawakokorono hospital

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

English
YamagataClinics

Haga Gastrointestinal Medical Clinic

Haga Gastrointestinal Medical Clinic is a clinic in Yamagata 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
ShinjoClinics

Kouchi Clinic

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

English, Korean, Chinese
HigashineClinics

Yamamoto clinic

Yamamoto clinic is a clinic in Yamagata 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
NagaiClinics

Acasia Street Dental Clinc

Acasia Street Dental Clinc is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.

English
YamagataClinics

Akanegaoka Takahashi Ladies Clinic

Akanegaoka Takahashi Ladies Clinic is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include fertility & women's health.

English
YamagataClinics

Benibana Naika Clinic

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

English, French
YamagataClinics

Dainome Clinic

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

English
TendoClinics

ENT Haga-town clinic

ENT Haga-town clinic is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.

English
MurayamaClinics

Haneda Clinic

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

English
Yamanobe TownClinics

HIDETAMA ICHOKA GANKA CLINIC

HIDETAMA ICHOKA GANKA CLINIC is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include ophthalmology.

English
Mikawa TownClinics

Inoko Family Dental Clinic

Inoko Family Dental Clinic is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry.

English
HigashineClinics

Ito Medical Clinic

Ito Medical Clinic is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. It has medical interpreters.

English
KaminoyamaClinics

Kaminoyama Family Clinic

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

English
HigashineClinics

Kanemura Clinic

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

English, Korean
YamagataClinics

katounaikaclinic

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

English
NanyoClinics

Katsumi Medical Clinic Akayu

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

English
YonezawaClinics

Katsumi Medical Clinic Tyuo

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

English
SagaeClinics

Kumasaka Orthopedic Surgery

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

English
SakataClinics

Kuroki Neuro Clinic

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

English
YamagataClinics

Murata Internal Medicine Clinic

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

English
YamagataClinics

Nakai Children’s clinic

Nakai Children’s clinic is a clinic in Yamagata 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
YamagataClinics

Ohshima Clinic

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

English
YamagataClinics

Okabe clinic

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

English
SakataClinics

Okada clinic of cardiology and internal medicine

Okada clinic of cardiology and internal medicine is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English.

English
ShinjoClinics

Sanjo Clinic

Sanjo Clinic is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include fertility & women's health and pediatrics.

English
TendoClinics

Suganokaoru EYEClinic

Suganokaoru EYEClinic is a clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include ophthalmology.

English
NanyoClinics

Suto Dermatology Clinic

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

English
YamagataClinics

Takeda Naika Ichoka Clinic

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

English
YamagataClinics

Tanaka Hifuka Clinic

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

English
TendoClinics

Tendo Family Clinic

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

English
ShinjoClinics

Watanabe Clinic

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

English
TsuruokaDental clinics

Midorimati Sawada Dental Clinic

Midorimati Sawada Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Yamagata Prefecture listed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as accepting international patients. Languages available: English. Departments include dentistry. It has an international patient office.

English
YonezawaDental clinics

Asahi Dental Clinic

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

English
YamagataDental clinics

Katsuki Dental Clinic

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

English
Mikawa TownDental clinics

Maestro Dental Clinic

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

English
Shirataka TownDental clinics

Sato Dental Surgery

Sato Dental Surgery is a dental clinic in Yamagata 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 Yamagata Prefecture can see me in English, Chinese or Korean?

On the official list, 48 in Yamagata Prefecture support English, 6 support Chinese and 6 support Korean. Use the language filter on this page to see them.

Which hospitals in Yamagata Prefecture are open 24 hours?

6 institutions in Yamagata 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 Yamagata Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified?

1 in Yamagata Prefecture are JIH-listed or JMIP-certified, 4 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.