My Child Is Sick in Tokyo: What Should I Do?

Traveling with a sick child can be stressful, especially in a country where you may not speak the language or know how the healthcare system works.

If your child becomes sick while visiting Tokyo, this guide will help you understand where to seek medical care, what to expect, and what to prepare before visiting a clinic or hospital.

First, is it an emergency?
If your child appears seriously ill or injured, call 119 for an ambulance.

In Japan, 119 is the emergency number for an ambulance. When you call, you will be asked about your location, your child’s symptoms and age, and your contact information.

English interpretation is available for emergency calls involving foreign visitors.

If it is not an emergency

If your child needs medical attention but the situation is not life-threatening, the next step depends on the time of day and the type of care your child needs.

During regular clinic hours, a pediatric clinic is usually a good place to start. In the evening, at night, or on weekends and public holidays, you may need to look for an after-hours clinic or other urgent medical service.

Finding a pediatric clinic in Tokyo

During regular clinic hours, a pediatric clinic is usually a good place to start. However, not every clinic in Tokyo is able to see international visitors or provide care in English.

Before visiting, it is helpful to check whether the clinic accepts children of your child’s age, whether English support is available, and whether an appointment is required.

Pediatric care options in Tokyo

Tokyo Station International Clinic
📍 Tokyo Station area

• Pediatrics
• English-speaking medical care
• Open daily, including weekends
• 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• International patients accepted
• Japanese health insurance is not required

Information checked: September 2026.

Naito Pediatric and Internal Medicine Clinic

📍 Ebisu, Shibuya

• Pediatrics
• English-speaking medical care
• About 3–5 minutes from Ebisu Station
• Mon, Wed & Fri: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / 4:00–6:30 p.m.
• Tue: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Thu: Closed
• Sat: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Sun & public holidays: Closed
• Credit cards accepted

Information checked: September 2026.

Loco clinic

📍 Nakameguro, Meguro

• Pediatrics
• Babies and children accepted
• English-speaking staff
• Walk-in urgent care available
• No Japanese health insurance? Still fine
• Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. / 5:00–10:30 p.m.
• Sat & Sun: 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Public holidays: Irregular schedule
• About 5 minutes from Nakameguro Station

Information checked: September 2026