English-Speaking Hospitals Outside Tokyo: Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka (2026)

Outside Tokyo, the big cities have hospitals that see patients in English; in smaller towns, an interpreting line or phone interpreter is usually the practical answer. For Tokyo, see English-speaking clinics in Tokyo.

In an emergency, call 119. The numbers further down cover interpreting help.

Kansai Region (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)

Osaka

Yodogawa Christian Hospital

Location: 1-7-50 Hoshima, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka (3 minutes from Sozenji Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line)

A large general hospital listed by Osaka as able to see patients in English. Outpatient reception is Monday to Saturday, 8:00–11:00.

Contact: 06-6322-2250 | ych.or.jp

Clinique Haru Osaka-Umeda

Location: 13th floor, Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South, Kita-ku, Osaka (directly connected to Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station)

Regenerative medicine clinic in Umeda specializing in stem cell treatment for degenerative joint conditions, serving patients in the Kansai region who don't want to travel to Tokyo.

Contact: clinique-haru-osaka.com

For general practice, dental, or women's health clinics in Osaka, CLINIC TEN and the AMDA International Medical Information Center (0120-339-266, multilingual) maintain more current listings than any static article can — smaller clinics open, close, and change names more often than the hospitals above.

Kyoto

Kyoto City Hospital

Location: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

Kyoto's municipal hospital in Nakagyo-ku. It offers a free medical interpreter dispatch service for non-Japanese speakers who live in Kyoto.

Contact: 075-311-5311 (24 hours)

For smaller private clinics (general practice, regenerative medicine, dental) in Kyoto, use CLINIC TEN's Kyoto directory or the Kyoto City International Foundation's clinic list, both of which are actively maintained — a static article is the wrong place to name boutique clinics that can rebrand or close.

Kobe

Kobe Adventist Hospital

Location: Kita-ku, Kobe

A general hospital in Kita-ku. Call ahead to check English availability.

Contact: 078-981-0161

For smaller general-practice clinics around Sannomiya, CLINIC TEN maintains current regional listings.

Kyushu Region (Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto)

Fukuoka

Hakata Hinoki Clinic

Location: Hakata Station FR Building 7F, 1-8-34 Hakata-eki-minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

An English-friendly clinic on the 7th floor of the Hakata Station FR Building. Closed Wednesdays and holidays; Saturday and Sunday mornings only.

Contact: 092-477-7215

Note: Saisei Mirai, the regenerative-medicine and cancer-immunotherapy network, does not currently have a Fukuoka location — its confirmed sites are Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe. For regenerative medicine in Kyushu, confirm current options directly with a clinic rather than relying on a name that may be outdated.

For dental care and other specialists in Fukuoka, CLINIC TEN's Fukuoka directory has current listings.

Nagasaki

National Hospital Organization (NHO) Nagasaki Medical Center

Location: Omura, Nagasaki

A national hospital in Omura. Ask in advance about interpreting.

Contact: nagasaki-mc.hosp.go.jp

Chubu Region (Nagoya, Kanazawa)

Nagoya

Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital

Location: Nagoya (Nakagawa-ku)

A hospital that offers interpreting in English, Portuguese, Chinese and other languages. It recommends calling ahead to reserve an interpreter.

For regenerative medicine or other boutique clinics in Nagoya, CLINIC TEN's Nagoya directory is a better-maintained source than a static list — confirm current offerings and English support directly before booking.

Toyota Memorial Hospital

Location: Toyota City, Aichi (45 minutes from Nagoya)

Toyota City's main hospital. Ask in advance about interpreting.

Contact: 0565-28-0100

Kanazawa

Kanazawa Medical University Hospital

Location: Uchinada, Ishikawa

English support is limited; ask in advance.

Contact: 076-286-3511

Hokkaido Region (Sapporo)

Sapporo

Sapporo City General Hospital

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Sapporo's municipal hospital, at Kita 11 Nishi 13, Chuo-ku. For interpreting at a hospital, use the Sapporo Medical Communication Hotline (011-211-2121).

Contact: 011-726-2211

For sports medicine, PRP, or dental clinics in Sapporo, the U.S. Embassy's Sapporo medical resources list is a maintained directory — confirm current offerings and English support directly before booking.

Tohoku Region (Sendai)

Sendai

For English-speaking clinics in Sendai, the Sendai Multicultural Center (022-224-1919) maintains a current hospital and clinic list, including Kanto Clinic (Aoba-ku, Honcho) for internal medicine and urology with English-speaking doctors.

Tohoku University Hospital

Location: Aoba-ku, Sendai

A large university hospital. Interpreting is available on request.

Contact: 022-717-7000

Okinawa

Naha

Okinawa Chubu Hospital

Location: Uruma, Okinawa (45 minutes from Naha)

A large prefectural hospital about 45 minutes' drive from Naha.

Contact: 098-973-4111

For general clinics in Naha itself, confirm current options and English support directly, as availability shifts more often than at a major hospital like Okinawa Chubu.

Insurance Acceptance

All listed clinics accept Japanese National Health Insurance. Acceptance of international insurance varies, so confirm it, and whether the clinic can bill your insurer directly, before your visit. Smaller clinics differ widely and change their policies.

Emergency Numbers by Region

• Ambulance / Fire: 119 (nationwide)
• Police: 110 (nationwide)
• Japan Helpline (24/7 English support): 0570-000-911

Regional Emergency Translation Services

• Anywhere in Japan: Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO), 24 hours, English, Chinese and Korean - 050-3816-2787
• Fukuoka: Fukuoka City Medical Interpreting Call Center, 24 hours - 092-733-5429
• Sapporo: Sapporo Medical Communication Hotline - 011-211-2121

FAQ

Can I find English-speaking doctors outside Tokyo? Yes. Major cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo have established English-speaking medical clinics. Yodogawa Christian Hospital (Osaka), Hakata Hinoki Clinic (Fukuoka), and Nagoya Kyoritsu Hospital are reliable options. Smaller cities have limited English support, so translation apps, a directory like CLINIC TEN, or a referral from a larger clinic may be necessary.

What is the best hospital in Osaka for foreigners? Yodogawa Christian Hospital, a 581-bed general hospital in Higashiyodogawa-ku that Osaka lists as able to see patients in English. Call ahead to check which departments can see you in English that day.

Does regional Japan have regenerative medicine clinics? Some, though options are much thinner than Tokyo. Clinique Haru Osaka-Umeda offers stem cell treatment for joint conditions in Osaka. For Fukuoka, Nagoya, and other regional cities, confirm current clinic options directly rather than relying on a name from an article — this is a fast-changing niche and several previously-listed regional clinics could not be independently verified.

How much does a doctor visit cost outside Tokyo? Medical costs with Japanese health insurance are standardized nationwide. Emergency care and hospitalization follow the same 30% co-pay system nationwide.

Is healthcare quality good in regional Japan? Yes. Japan maintains high healthcare standards nationwide. Smaller towns have fewer specialists, so serious or specialist care may mean travelling to a regional city hospital.

Can I use my Tokyo health insurance in other regions? Yes. Japanese National Health Insurance works anywhere in Japan. You can visit clinics and hospitals in any city and receive the same 30% co-pay rate. Bring your My Number Card or eligibility certificate (資格確認書) to all medical visits regardless of region.

Where can I get regenerative therapy outside Tokyo? Clinique Haru Osaka-Umeda is a confirmed option in Osaka for stem cell treatment of joint conditions. Saisei Mirai, a regenerative-medicine and cancer-immunotherapy network, has confirmed locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe — not Fukuoka or Nagoya, despite what some older listings claim. For other regional cities, verify a clinic's current offerings directly before planning a trip around it.