Where to Find English-Speaking Doctors in Tokyo

Getting sick or injured while traveling can be stressful, especially when you are in a country where you do not speak the language.

Fortunately, Tokyo has several clinics that regularly treat international patients and offer consultations in English. For common illnesses such as fever, stomach problems, minor injuries, skin problems, or other non-emergency conditions, visiting an English-speaking clinic can often be easier than going directly to a large hospital.

Here are some useful options for international visitors in Tokyo.

Tokyo Station International Clinic

English and Chinese available
Conveniently located at Tokyo Station
General medicine, surgery, dermatology, and pediatrics

Located inside the Tokyo Station area at GranRoof, this clinic is particularly convenient for travelers staying around Tokyo Station, Marunouchi, Ginza, or Nihombashi.

The clinic treats more than 700 overseas patients per month and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It also offers online consultations and, in some situations, home visits to hotels or other accommodations.

Check Tokyo Station International Clinic details

CLINIC TEN SHIBUYA

English-speaking medical care
Very close to Shibuya Station
Useful for many common illnesses and minor medical problems

CLINIC TEN SHIBUYA is a convenient option for travelers staying around Shibuya. The clinic treats conditions including fever, colds, sore throats, stomach problems, skin conditions, urinary symptoms, and other common health concerns.

English-language support is available from booking through consultation and payment, and the clinic can also provide documentation that may be useful for travel insurance claims.

Check CLINIC TEN SHIBUYA details

GLOBE Clinic Shinjuku

Located in central Shinjuku
English-language medical support
Hotel doctor visits available

GLOBE Clinic Shinjuku is designed especially for international visitors and patients who may be concerned about language barriers when receiving medical care in Japan.

The clinic provides consultations with support from medical interpreters and can also arrange doctor visits to hotels in central Tokyo for travelers who are too unwell to visit the clinic.

Check GLOBE Clinic Shinjuku details

Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic

Tokyo Medical And Surgical Clinic

All doctors speak English
Primary care and multiple medical specialties
Located near Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic has served Tokyo’s international community since 1951.

It offers primary care as well as pediatrics, dermatology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, ENT, ophthalmology, and other specialties. The clinic also has on-site facilities for services such as X-rays, ultrasound, ECGs, and laboratory testing.

Check Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic details

How to Find Other English-Speaking Medical Facilities

If none of these clinics are convenient, the Japan National Tourism Organization provides an online medical institution search for international visitors.

You can search by:

Location
Language
Medical specialty
Credit card availability
Emergency care

JNTO recommends contacting the medical institution before visiting whenever possible, as available languages and consultation hours can vary.

Search for medical institutions through JNTO

Clinic or Hospital?

For common illnesses or minor injuries, an English-speaking clinic is usually a practical first choice.

A doctor at the clinic can examine you and refer you to a larger hospital if more specialized treatment or testing is necessary.

For a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 119 for an ambulance instead of trying to find a clinic yourself. JNTO also distinguishes between regular clinics or hospitals for ordinary medical care and emergency hospitals for urgent cases.

What to Bring

If possible, bring:

Your passport
Travel insurance information
A list or photo of any medications you currently take
Information about allergies or existing medical conditions
A credit card or other method of payment

If you have travel insurance, it is also worth contacting your insurer before visiting a clinic. They may be able to recommend a medical facility or explain what documents you will need to make a claim.

LOCAL TIP

If you start feeling unwell, don’t automatically head to a large hospital. For a fever, stomach problem, minor injury, rash, or other non-emergency condition, an English-speaking clinic is often much easier for a traveler to navigate.

Before leaving your hotel, call or check the clinic’s website to confirm its current opening hours and whether an English-speaking doctor is available that day.

For minor problems such as headaches, cold symptoms, or stomach medicine, you may not need a doctor at all. Japanese drugstores carry many over-the-counter medicines, and pharmacists can often help you choose an appropriate product.