Tokyo Emergency

On this page you will find a list of some of the most important Tokyo emergency phone numbers and addresses - Fire, Police, Ambulance, Doctor, Dentist, Embassies and Hospitals. We've also included a few hints and tips that will help make things easier for you if you do find yourself without a paddle and needing some help. If you want to jump straight to the Tokyo emergency list, just follow the link.

Basic Medical Kit

When you write your check list of what to bring to Tokyo, make sure to include a basic medical kit. Why? Regular medical items and drugs that I can easily buy in the US or UK are almost impossible to find here. The Japanese government has restricted many ingredients that are found in common over the counter remedies in other countries. So... bring with you any of the regular medicine that picks you up when you catch a cold - just in case. Items to consider are painkillers, products to control upset stomachs, throat lozenges, cold and flu remedies and antiseptic cream. These will also prove useful should you find yourself in an earthquake situation.

Prescription Drugs

If you regularly need to take prescription drugs, bring enough with you so that in case anything goes wrong, you have enough for a few extra days. The reason is the same as above. You may not be able to get your usual regular prescription medicine in Japan.

Health Insurance

If your health insurance in your home country does not cover you during your stay in Japan, make sure you purchase an appropriate level of travel insurance. Medical services in Tokyo are not cheap and you do not want cost to be an added worry if you do end up facing a Tokyo emergency situation.

Language Barriers

Many Japanese doctors do not speak fluent English - and nor should they be expected to but I think it's important for visitors to be aware of this. When one of my friends was taken seriously ill they ended up communicating with the Doctor through Googles's online translation module - not really the ideal solution when dealing with your health and wellness. I have included the phone numbers of several international clinics below and would recommend contacting them should you need any medical assistance.

Tokyo Emergency Contact List

Basic Emergency Numbers

Police - 110
Fire - 119
Ambulance - also 119

You can call these Tokyo emergency numbers from any public phone - usually green in colour - just press the red button on the phone before dialling

International Medical Clinics

Tokyo Medical & Surgical Clinic, #32 Mori Building, 3-4-30 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3436-3028 Web: http://www.tmsc.gr.jp
National Medical Clinic, National Azabu Apt. #502, 4-5-2 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3473-2057 Web: http://www.nmclinic.net
Tokyo British Clinic, Daikanyama Y Building 2F, 2-13-7 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-5458-6099

Hospitals

Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, 4-1-22 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3400-1311
St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1 Akashicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3541-5151
International Catholic Hospital, 2-5-1 Naka-Ochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3951-1111
Tokyo Adventist Hospital, 3-17-3 Amanuma, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3392-6151

Dentists

Tokyo Clinic Dental Office, Mori Building 32 2F, 3-4-30 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-3431-4225
Motoazabu Hills Dental Clinic,Motoazabu Hills Forest Terrace West, 1-3-3 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-5730-3900 Web: http://www.hills-dc.com/en/
United Dental Office, 1F Maruyama Building, 2-3-8 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-5570-4334

Tokyo English Life Line

TELL deserve a mention in their own right. This is a non profit organization with a multitude of resources in many languages. They can give you essential advice and recommendations in a Tokyo emergency situation. Check the Tell website

Embassies in Tokyo

I am sorry if your embassy is not in the above list. Please follow this link for a more extensive list of foreign embassies.

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