HiroshimaHub resident guide
English-speaking clinics in Hiroshima: how to search safely
A practical workflow for finding medical care, checking language support, preparing documents and using after-hours care without relying on unverified clinic lists.
Use official medical search first
Hiroshima City links to Medical Information Network resources and after-hours emergency care pages. The Life in Hiroshima guide also points to AMDA International Medical Information Center and the national Medical Information Network for foreign-language services.
What to bring
- Health insurance card / qualification document.
- Residence Card if needed for identity.
- Medicine list and allergy notes.
- Symptoms written in simple English/Japanese.
- Cash and card; small clinics may vary.
Search keywords
| Need | Japanese | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine | 内科 | Start here for fever, stomach issues, general symptoms. |
| Pediatrics | 小児科 | Children. |
| Dentist | 歯科 | Dental care usually separate from general clinics. |
| Dermatology | 皮膚科 | Skin problems. |
| ENT | 耳鼻咽喉科 | Ear, nose and throat. |
| English / Chinese support | 英語対応 / 中国語対応 | Call to confirm because staff schedules change. |
| Referral letter | 紹介状 | May be needed for larger hospitals or smoother specialist access. |
Common mistakes
- Assuming an old review means English is available today.
- Going to a large hospital first for a non-emergency without checking referral rules.
- Not bringing insurance information, medicine names or allergy notes.
- Sending sensitive medical details through an unverified service request.
Official checks
Use HiroshimaHub for plain-language planning, then confirm current rules, forms, offices and deadlines on official pages before submitting documents or making payments.
Last updated: June 14, 2026