Ambulance Cost in Japan: Simple Guide
What foreign residents should know about ambulance calls and hospital costs in Japan.
- Call 119 for Serious Emergencies
- Ambulance and Hospital Costs
- Say the Location
- Prepare Items
- After Arrival
Call 119 for Serious Emergencies
If someone is seriously sick or injured, call 119. Do not wait because you are worried about Japanese.
Ambulance and Hospital Costs
The ambulance itself is generally not billed like a taxi, but hospital treatment and medicine can cost money.
Say the Location
Give your address, nearby station, building name, floor, and room number if possible.
Prepare Items
Bring health insurance information, residence card, medicine information, cash or card, and emergency contact.
After Arrival
Hospital staff may ask about symptoms, medicine, allergies, and insurance. Short notes can help.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.fdma.go.jp/en/
