Hospital Visit in Tokyo — Emergency Guide
Emergency care, costs, insurance — Tokyo, Japan.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
- Emergency
- 119
- Estimated Processing Time
- Wait 30min–2hrs
- Estimated Costs
- ¥5,000–30,000 first visit (varies)
Japan ambulance & fire 119
119📌 Sources and verification
Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.
💬Review highlights
“Fever 39°C in Tokyo — 119 sent English-speaking crew. Showed passport and card for admission.”
— Naver Japan ER reviews
“Osaka private ER — 2 hr wait. Translation app + insurance certificate smoothed intake.”
— Reddit r/JapanTravel
“Japan: pay first, claim later — reviews repeat: keep receipts and medical records.”
— Korean Embassy in Japan FAQ
Response Timeline
⏱Hospital timeline — Tokyo
Life-threatening → call 119
119 supports Japanese/English; ask hotel front desk for help
Insurance hotline — direct billing hospitals
Confirm direct-billing hospitals and coverage
Go to Tokyo Medical Center with passport
Keep receipts and English diagnosis
Foreign visitors usually pay out of pocket — keep receipts
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Costs & payment
Japan usually bills foreigners directly. Bring card, passport, and insurance card.
Assess severity
Mild: clinic/pharmacy · Severe: ER · Emergency: call 119
Call insurance
24hr hotline on insurance card
Go to hospital
Tokyo Medical Center 03-3411-0111
Request interpreter
Ask for English/Korean support at registration
Keep all receipts
For insurance claim
Required Documents
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| ER first visit | ¥5,000–30,000 |
| Outpatient example | ¥3,000–15,000 |
| MRI etc. | Hospital quote |
Hospitals
Tokyo Medical Center
- Address:
- Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Phone:
- 03-3411-0111
- Hours:
- 24hr ER
FAQ
Direct billing?▼
Check direct billing with your insurer before visiting; receipts needed for reimbursement.
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