Hospitals, Clinics and Dentists with Interpretation Services
- Hospitals which have Medical Interpreters
- Hospitals and Dental Clinics with Foreign Language Speaking Doctors
- Emergency Medical Treatment at Night, and on Weekends and Holidays
Hospitals where Medical Interpreters are Dispatched
Chinese, English, Korean medical interpreters are dispatched to the following hospitals. They interpret reception procedures, consultations of all departments, payment and explanation on medicines for you. The interpretation service is free of charge. Some hospitals require a reservation 5 days prior to your visit. Please make a reservation directly at the hospital.Kyoto City Hospital
TEL：075-311-5311
Address: 1-2 Mibu HigashiTakada-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: City bus stop “Kyoto Shiritsu Byoin-mae”
| Languages | Interpreters Available | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Tue./ Fri. 9:00 - 11:00 | Not necessary |
| English | Fri. 9:00 - 11:00 | Not necessary |
| Korean | Tue./ Wed./ Fri. 9:00-11:00 | Necessary |
Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital
TEL：075-572-6331
Address: 28-1 Ishida Moriminami-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto City Subway Tozai-Line “Ishida Station”
| Languages | Interpreters Available | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Tue./ Fri./ Sat. 9:00 - 12:00 | Not necessary |
| English | Tue./ Fri./ Sat. 9:00 - 12:00 | Necessary |
| Korean | Tue./ Fri./Sat. 9:00 - 12:00 | Necessary |
Kyoto Katsura Hospital
TEL：075-391-5811
Address: 17 Yamada Hirao-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Hankyu Kyoto-Line“Katsura station”, 15 mins by free shuttle bus
| Languages | Interpreters Available | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Tue./ Wed./ Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 | Necessary |
| English | Tue./ Wed./ Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 | Necessary |
| Korean | Tue./ Wed./ Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 | Necessary |
Hospitals and Dental Clinics with Foreign Language Speaking Doctors
Emergency Medical Treatment at Night, and on Weekends and Holidays
Kyoto City Emergency Medical Center
TEL：075-354-6021
Address: 1F Kyoto-fu Ishi Kaikan, 6 Nishinokyo HigashiToganoo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
＊located on the south to the JR Nijo Station East rotary.
Directions: 2 mins walk from Nijo Station on Subway Tozai Line
| Department | Consultation Days | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | Weekdays | 20:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturdays | 14:00 - 17:00/ 18:00 - 8:00 (next day) | |
| Sundays and Holidays Aug. 15, 16 Dec. 29 to Jan 3 |
10:00 - 17:00/ 18:00 - 23:00 | |
| Internal Medicine & Ophthalmology | Saturdays | 18:00 - 22:00 |
| Sundays and Holidays Aug. 15, 16 Dec. 29 to Jan 3 |
10:00 - 17:00/ 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Otolaryngology | Sundays and Holidays Aug. 15, 16 Dec. 29 to Jan 3 |
10:00 - 17:00 |
- ＊Pediatrics is for children under 15 and Internal Medicine is for people of 15 and over.
- ＊If a Saturday falls either on a holiday or Obon (Aug.15-16), consultation is available at the opening hours as written for Sundays, Holidays, and Aug. 15-16. However, pediatrics consultation is available during 24:00 – 08:00 (next day), excluding on New Year Holidays.
Kyoto City Dental Chuo Clinic for Holidays and Emergencies
TEL：075-812-8493
Address: 1F Kyoto-fu Shikaishi Kai Koko Hoken Center,
1 Nishinokyo Toganoo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, In front of JR Nijo Station
Directions: 2 mins walk from Nijo Station on Subway Tozai Line
| Department | Consultation Days | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | Sundays and Holidays Aug. 15, 16 Dec. 29 to Jan 4 |
10:00 - 17:00 |
