Is there a list of Vietnamese-speaking clinics?

There is no complete official list. Use the language search of 医療情報ネット, ask AMDA or an international association, and phone to confirm first.

Can I be seen without an appointment?

Many clinics accept walk-ins, but some are appointment-only (予約制). Check the website or call first.

My child has a fever at night. Where do I go?

Call #8000 for advice, or go to your area's night clinic. If the child has difficulty breathing, a seizure or is very drowsy, call 119.

Finding a clinic in Japan: which department, and English or Vietnamese support

Updated: October 2026

In Japan, patients usually choose the department and walk into a clinic themselves. Choosing the right one first saves time. This guide helps you pick a department and find a place to go.

Which department for which symptoms?

Symptoms	Department	Reading
Fever, cough, cold, stomach ache, diarrhoea (adults)	内科	naika
A sick child	小児科	shōnika
Ear pain, blocked nose, sinusitis, sore throat, dizziness	耳鼻咽喉科 (耳鼻科)	jibiinkōka (jibika)
Red, itchy eyes, blurred vision	眼科	ganka
Rash, hives, acne, minor burns	皮膚科	hifuka
Back or joint pain, sprains, suspected fractures	整形外科	seikeigeka
Periods, gynaecology, pregnancy	産婦人科 / 婦人科	sanfujinka / fujinka
Toothache, bleeding gums	歯科	shika
Painful urination, blood in urine	泌尿器科	hinyōkika
Insomnia, anxiety, long-lasting low mood	心療内科 / 精神科	shinryōnaika / seishinka
A wound that needs stitches	外科	geka

For reference only. If unsure, go to internal medicine (内科) or phone the clinic. Danger signs: call 119.

Finding a clinic near you

Google Maps: search the department in Japanese with 近く (nearby), for example 「内科近く」 or 「小児科近く」. Check hours, closed days and reviews.
医療情報ネット (ナビイ), the Ministry of Health's nationwide search: filter by area, department, hours and supported languages.
Your city's website: night and holiday clinics (休日夜間急患センター).
Ask colleagues, your company, school or support organisation where they go.

Finding English or Vietnamese support

Clinics with Vietnamese-speaking staff are rare; English support is easier to find, especially in big cities. These sources help:

医療情報ネット (ナビイ): search by the foreign languages facilities have registered.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) list of medical institutions that accept foreign patients.
AMDA International Medical Information Center: phone advice in several languages on where to get care.
Prefectural and city international associations (国際交流協会).

Language information is self-reported by facilities and can change; phone to confirm before you go.

Phrases for booking by phone

Japanese	Reading	Meaning
診察の予約をしたいです。	しんさつのよやくをしたいです。	I would like to book an appointment.
初めてです。	はじめてです。	It is my first visit.
今日、診てもらえますか。	きょう、みてもらえますか。	Can I be seen today?
予約なしで行ってもいいですか。	よやくなしでいってもいいですか。	May I come without an appointment?
ベトナム語か英語は大丈夫ですか。	ベトナムごかえいごはだいじょうぶですか。	Is Vietnamese or English OK?

How ViCare helps

In ViCare, “I feel sick” suggests a department from your symptoms. “Nearby clinics” lets you choose one of 14 departments and opens Google Maps near you, with the Japanese name on the signboard and phrases for calling.

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Quick answers

Is there a list of Vietnamese-speaking clinics?: There is no complete official list. Use the language search of 医療情報ネット, ask AMDA or an international association, and phone to confirm first.
Can I be seen without an appointment?: Many clinics accept walk-ins, but some are appointment-only (予約制). Check the website or call first.
My child has a fever at night. Where do I go?: Call #8000 for advice, or go to your area's night clinic. If the child has difficulty breathing, a seizure or is very drowsy, call 119.

This article is general reference information and does not replace advice from a doctor, pharmacist or public office. Rules can differ by municipality and change over time; check with your clinic or city office.