24/7 Emergency Hospitals in Tokyo with English-Speaking Staff

Finding English-speaking emergency medical care in Tokyo can be difficult for foreigners living in or visiting Japan. This guide explains how to call an ambulance (119), lists 24-hour hospitals in Tokyo with English-speaking staff, and helps you understand what to expect during a medical emergency in Japan.

If you need to call an ambulance, call 119.

>> Other Emergency Telephone Numbers in Japan

If you are not sure if you should call an ambulance or go to the hospital, check this page below.

>> Tokyo EMS Guide: Should I go to the hospital or call an ambulance? 

24-Hour Emergency Hospitals in Tokyo

Four major hospitals in Tokyo offer 24/7 emergency medical care with English-speaking staff, providing essential support for both residents and international visitors in Tokyo.

Hiroo Hospital

Location: Shibuya ward
TEL: 03-3444-1181 (Japanese) Emergency Reception, Ext. 2406
https://www.tmhp.jp/hiroo/en/

Bokutoh Hospital

Location: Sumida ward
TEL: 03-3633-6151 (Japanese)
https://www.tmhp.jp/bokutoh/en/

Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center

Location: West Tokyo
TEL: 042-323-5111 (Japanese)
https://www.tmhp.jp/tama/en/

Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center

Location: West Tokyo
TEL: 042-323-5111 (Japanese)
https://www.tmhp.jp/shouni/en/index.html

Patients visiting an emergency room (ER) in Tokyo are assessed by a nurse and categorized into one of three levels of care based on the severity of their condition:

・Primary care – for minor injuries or illnesses treated on an outpatient basis

・Secondary care – for cases requiring hospitalization

・Tertiary care – for life-threatening or critical conditions needing immediate emergency or intensive care

Please note that patients may not be seen in the order they arrive, but rather according to the urgency of their condition. If your case is not urgent, you might be asked to return during regular clinic hours or referred to another medical facility.

Other Hospitals for ER in Tokyo

>> English-Speaking Doctors and Hospitals

For a list of English-speaking doctors and hospitals in Tokyo, please visit:
English-Speaking Doctors and Hospitals

You can also read more about emergency information, English medical support, and Japan’s healthcare system here:
Health Care in Japan