Visiting a Hospital in Japan: A Practical Guide for Foreigners

Have you ever needed to visit a hospital Japan?

Experiencing a sudden fever or injury in a foreign country can be unsettling. Concerns about communication and receiving appropriate care are natural.

But don't worry! This guide will walk you through the process of going to a hospital Japan, ensuring you feel more prepared and confident.

 

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■ What you need when you go to a hospital

 

・Cash

※Many hospitals do not accept credit cards.

・Health Insurance Card

 

 

 

■ If you go to a hospital

 

1. Go to the reception desk

Tell them why you came to the hospital.

 

2. Fill out 問診票（もんしんひょう） - medical questionnaire

Write down your name, date of birth, address, your sickness, when it started, etc.

※It is very easy to make a medical questionnaire with YOLO MEDICAL and bring it with you. You can choose one from 17 available languages and create a questionnaire in Japanese.

 

3. Get a 診察（しんさつ）- medical examination

When they call your name, please enter the examination room.

Tell the doctor about the symptoms of your sickness in detail.

Don't forget to tell them if you have any allergies or currently on medications.

 

4. Pay the consultation fee and get a 処方箋（しょほうせん）- prescription

If you get medicine, make sure to get a prescription for it.

It will be slightly cheaper if you have a prescription record, so make sure to show it.

 

 

5. Get medicine at the pharmacy

Go to the pharmacy appointed by the hospital.

Show the prescription and buy the medicine.

 

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