Need a doctor? Look through the practitioner directory for someone who can help. Please note that this is NOT an exhaustive list.
General Medicine
Kagoshima Kenritsu Hokusatsu Hospital
502-4 Okuchimiyahito
Isa City
〒895-2526
Phone: 099-522-8511
Monday to Friday, 8:30-10:00 AM (emergency services available 24 hours everyday)
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Imamura Bun-in Hospital
Kamoike Shinmachi 11-23, Kagoshima City
〒892-0824
Phone: 099-226-2600 (Appointment bookings by phone, Monday to Friday 2:00-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm)
The ER is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Kagoshima Kenritsu Ōshima Hospital
Naze Manadzu-cho 18-1 Amami City
Amami Ōshima Island
〒894-0015
Phone: 099-752-3611
Monday to Friday 8:00-10:00am, emergency services 24 hours everyday
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Hospitals
Nanpuh Hospital
Nagatacho 14-3
Kagoshima City
〒892-8512
Phone: 099-226-9111
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00 pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
There is a specialist fee charged if there are no recommendations from other hospitals. It is best to make an appointment before going.
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Kagoshima Kenritsu Satsunan Hospital
Takahashi 1968-4 Kaseda
Minamisatsuma City
〒897-1123
Phone: 099-353-5300
Monday-Friday 8.30-11:00am, emergency services available 24 hours everyday.
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Internal Medicine
Gyokusuikai Hospital
Shimoishikicho 1-15
Kagoshima City
〒890-0005
Phone: 099-223-3330
Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-6:00pm, emergency services available 24 hours everyday.
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Gynecology/Obstetrics
Dr. Hatae Masanori
Kagoshima City Hospital
Uearata-cho 37-1 Kagoshima City
〒890-8760
Phone: 099-230-7000
Monday to Friday, 8.30-11:00am, emergency services available 24 hours everyday. An appointment must be made in advance for the first visit.
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Dr. Takeuchi
Takeuchi Ladies Clinic
Higashi-mochida 502-2
Aira City
〒899-5421
Phone: 099-565-2296
Monday-Thursday/Saturday 8.30am-12:00pm, 2:30-4:00pm
An appointment must be made in advance for the first visit. General appointments can be made online.
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Sagara Hospital
With three different locations, Sagara Hospital specializes in women’s health care, including gynecology and obstetrics, breast examinations, and general check-ups.
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Pediatrics
Dr. Kawakami
Kagoshima University Hospital
Kagoshima City Hospital
Uearata-cho 37-1 Kagoshima City
〒890-8760
Phone: 099-230-7000
Monday to Friday, 8.30-11:00am, emergency services available 24 hours everyday. Make all appointments in advance.
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Ear/Nose/Throat
Dr. Imamura
MIC ENT Clinic
Chuo Medical Plaza 5F
6-8 Chuo-cho
Kagoshima City
〒890-0053
Phone: 099-822-0319
Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm, 2:30-7:00pm, Saturday 9:30am-2:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 12:30pm
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Dr. Asakuma
Asakuma Jibi-Inkouka-iin
Sennichi-cho 9-9
Kagoshima City
Phone: 099-222-1871
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday, Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm
Kamoike ENT Allergy Clinic
Kamoike 2-7-1
Kagoshima City
〒890-0063
Phone: 099-298-1133
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm, 2:00-7:00pm, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
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Toshi Clinic
Hirose 1-12-18
Kokubu
Kirishima City
〒899-4321
Phone: 099-546-4987
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:30pm, 2:30-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm, 2:30-4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 12:30pm
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Dermatologist
Dr. Katahira Hifuka
Kamoike 1-10-7
Kagoshima City
〒890-0063
Phone: 099-253-7069
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am-12:30pm, 2:00-5:30pm, Sat 9:00am-12:30pm
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Dentistry
Dr. Kitazono
Dr. Kitazono speaks English.
Kitazono Orthodontic Office
Nanrinji-Cho 25-1 Kagoshima City
〒892-0834
Phone: 099-226-0071
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm, 2:30-6:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm, 2:00-4:30pm
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Dr. Kota Taniguchi
Dr. Taniguchi speaks English.
Heart Dental Clinic
3-24
Yamanokuchi-cho
Kagoshima City
Phone: 099-239-4618
Monday-Friday 10:00am-1:30pm, 3:00-7:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-1:30pm, 3:00-5:30pm
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Dr. Soyama
Dr. Soyama speaks English.
Soyama Dental Clinic
Higashi-Sengoku 15-13 Kagoshima City
Phone: 099-222-8441/ 012-086-8441
It is best to make an appointment beforehand.
Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm
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Dr. Masaki Kawabata
Dr. Kawabata speaks English.
Kawabata Shika-iin
San-ai Building 2F Takamicho 273-1 Makurazaki
Phone: 099-373-2434
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Dr. Mutsumi Nagata
Dr. Nagata speaks English.
Nagata Mutsumi Shika-iin
Soumuta 4-15
Kagoshima City
〒890-0015
Phone: 099-223-8143
Monday-Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:30-6:30pm, Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:30-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
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Komori Dental Clinic
The availability of English-speaking staff varies, so please consult their website. The clinic is closed on Sundays and national holidays.
Takeoka 4-11-8
Kagoshima City
〒890-0044
Phone: 099-204-9955
Psychiatry
Dr. Sano
Dr. Sano speaks very good English. For more information on counselling services, consult the Prefectural Advisors.
Kagoshima University Hospital
Sakuragaoka 8-35-1
Kagoshima City
〒890-8520
Phone: 099-275-5168
First time visitors should go on Wednesday and Thursday. It is better to make appointments on Mondays and visit before 11:00am.
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Optician
IGO Ophthalmic Clinic
Yamashita-cho 7-10
Kagoshima City
〒892-0816
Phone: 099-227-3000
Monday-Saturday 8:40am-1:00pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm
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STI/HIV Testing
Kagoshima Chūō Health Centre
16-1 Izumicho
Kagoshima City
〒892-0822
Phone: 099-226-8181
Free, anonymous testing is available on Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00pm and every second Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm. HIV, Hepatitis B and C tests are free. There is a small fee for syphilis and gonorrhea tests (not available on Thursdays.) Just say “Kensa ni kimashita” (“I came to be tested”) at the reception desk.
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