Japan
Medical treatment in Japan: published prices for visitors
Prices checked 26 October 2026 (Taipei time)
Short answer
Best as an add-on to a trip you are already taking. Japanese check-up centres (ningen dock) are thorough, but some require a medical interpreter and book months ahead.
- Procedures with a price
- 4 of 5
- Cities
- Tokyo, Tokyo (also Osaka, Sapporo and others), Hamamatsu and Mitaka (Tokyo)
- Currency
- JPY
- Language
- Japanese; some hospitals require a registered medical interpreter for foreign patients.
- NHS / HSE schemes
- Not covered
Prices in Japan by procedure
Each range covers only prices that match the procedure's unit (for example one MRI area, or one eye). Open a procedure for every line and what it includes.
| Procedure | Providers | In GBP | In USD | UK private, for comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health check-up in Japan | Tokyo Midtown Clinic and NCGM (National Center for Global Health and Medicine) | about £388 to £735 | about $519 to $982 | about £385 to £1,120 |
| Laser eye surgery in Japan | Shinagawa Lasik & Eye Clinic (品川近視クリニック) | about £754 to £1,530 | about $1,010 to $2,040 | about £2,590 to £7,500 |
| Dental implant in Japan | Hamamatsu University Hospital | about £2,100 | about $2,810 | about £2,950 |
| IVF in Japan | Kyorin University Hospital | about £1,230 | about $1,650 | about £3,800 |
Not listed: MRI scans, colonoscopies, cataract operations, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements and knee replacements. We did not find a published price in Japan that we could verify.
Japanese check-up centres price for people living in Japan. NCGM in Tokyo says that people without Japanese health insurance or who do not speak Japanese pay “twice the displayed amount” for its health checks, must book through a registered medical-interpreter agency, and get results in 3 to 4 weeks (NCGM, in Japanese). For other hospital care it bills uninsured patients ¥30 per insurance point (NCGM FAQ). Tokyo Midtown Clinic's price list is silent on visitors, so ask before booking.
Add your flight and hotel
Pick where you live and add a flight to Japan to see the whole trip next to your wait at home.
Entry rules
We link to the official advice rather than restating it, because entry rules change. Check the page for your passport before you book:
- UK citizens (FCDO entry requirements)
- Canadian citizens (travel.gc.ca)
- US citizens (State Department, choose the country)
- Irish citizens (DFA travel advice, choose the country)
Can you claim the cost back?
NHS and HSE schemes do not reach Japan. The NHS S2 route covers state treatment in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and the HSE schemes cover the EU, EEA, the UK and Switzerland. Treatment in Japan is paid by you or by a private insurer who agrees in advance. NHS S2 route, HSE Treatment Abroad Scheme.
Planning a medical trip to Japan
- Ask each clinic for a written, itemised quote and the appointment in writing before booking flights.
- Check that your travel insurance covers planned medical treatment; many policies exclude it.
- Ask for reports in English and images in a format your doctor at home can open. See how to bring your results home.
- Know who to contact if you have a problem after you fly home, and tell your own doctor before you go.
Other countries
All 8 countries we compare, or start from a procedure: MRI scans, colonoscopies, health check-ups, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements, knee replacements, IVF cycles.
Treatment in Japan: questions
What treatments have published prices in Japan?
We found prices we could check for health check-ups, laser eye operations, dental implants and IVF cycles. We have no verified price for MRI scans, colonoscopies, cataract operations, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements and knee replacements yet.
Is it safe to have treatment in Japan?
We cannot judge the safety of a clinic, and listing a price is not a recommendation. Ask the clinic about the doctor's qualifications, how complications are handled, and who looks after you when you are home, and talk to your own doctor first.
Do I need a visa for medical treatment in Japan?
It depends on your passport and how long you stay. Use the official pages linked on this page: the FCDO for UK citizens, travel.gc.ca for Canadians, the State Department for US citizens and the Department of Foreign Affairs for Irish citizens.
Can I claim the cost back from the NHS or HSE?
No public scheme in the UK or Ireland covers planned treatment in Japan.
What language do clinics in Japan use?
Japanese; some hospitals require a registered medical interpreter for foreign patients.
Sources
- Screening programs price list (as of April 2025). Tokyo Midtown Clinic, April 2025. Read 26 October 2026.
- 人間ドック コース・料金 (health check courses and fees). National Center for Global Health and Medicine (JIHS) Hospital, Tokyo. Read 26 October 2026.
- 料金表 (price list). Shinagawa Lasik & Eye Clinic. Read 26 October 2026.
- 自費診療の料金表（税込） (self-pay fee list, tax included). Hamamatsu University School of Medicine Hospital, October 2024. Read 26 October 2026.
- 生殖補助医療 自費料金表 (self-pay fees for assisted reproduction). Kyorin University Hospital, Department of Gynaecology, 1 June 2024. Read 26 October 2026.
- 外国籍の方の人間ドック受診について (health checks for foreign nationals). National Center for Global Health and Medicine (JIHS) Hospital, Tokyo. Read 26 October 2026.
- International Health Care Center FAQ. National Center for Global Health and Medicine (JIHS) Hospital, Tokyo. Read 26 October 2026.
- Planned treatment: S2 funding route. NHS (nhs.uk). Read 26 October 2026.
- Treatment Abroad Scheme. Health Service Executive (HSE). Read 26 October 2026.
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates. European Central Bank, 23 October 2026. Read 26 October 2026.