Finding Hospitals and Clinics

This page contains information about recommended hospitals, dentists, optometrists and other clinics, especially those with English-speaking services.

You can also find the clinics mentioned here on the interactive Saga map.

Finding English-Speaking Clinics

SPIRA – the Saga Prefecture International Relations Association, can provide interpreters for free for medical cases, if you make arrangements in advance. You can contact SPIRA through their Facebook, via email or telephone (0952-25-7921).
SPIRA also provides a multilingual call center service to a number of hospitals in the prefecture. This page includes a list of hospitals registered to use this service.
Hospitals and Clinics – you can search by prefecture, services and language.
InHos – you can choose city or service from a list of places in Saga (or other prefectures).
99 Saga Net – set up by the Saga Prefectural Government, you can search in Japanese or English for different types of clinics (can specify English speaking options).
United States Consulate, Fukuoka – maintains an online list of English-speaking doctors across Kyushu, organized by prefecture. Click on the Fukuoka tab and scroll down to see the list of doctors in Saga.

Recommended Hospitals

Miura Clinic

May still have an English-speaking doctor. In Yobuko, Karatsu. Website.

Hours: M, Th, F 8:30 – 17:00, Tu 8:30 – 19:00, We and Sa 8:30-12:00
Address: 123 Tononoura Fukigami, Yobuko, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0304
Telephone: 0955-51-1138

Imamura Hospital

Occasionally has had someone there who can speak English, but regardless they are always very patient and try their best to help. Very close to the Tosu ALT Leopalace apartments. Website.

Hours: M-F 9:00-17:00, Sa 9:00-12:30
Address: 1523-6, Todorokimachi, Tosu, Saga
Telephone: 0942-82-5550

Kuroda Family Clinic

No English, but the staff were very friendly, patient and helpful (they used lots of gestures and simple Japanese). Also a very short walk/cycle from the Tosu ALT Leopalace apartments. Website

Hours: M – W and F 8:30-12:30, 2:30-6:30, Th 8:30-12:30
Address: 1328-5, Motomachi, Tosu, Saga
Telephone: 0942-50-5833

Moroe Cardiovascular Clinic

Despite it’s name, it is a just a general practice in Taku. May still have a doctor that speaks English. Website.

Hours: M, Sa 9:00-13:00, M/T/Th/F also 14:00-18:00
Address: 604 Kosamurai, Kitakumachi, Taku, Saga
Telephone: 0952-75-3880

Koga Hospital

A hospital in Kohoku that can assist with consultations, testing, and hospitalization. They have a specific focus on respiratory care. There is a pharmacy adjacent.

Address: 1150 Kamioda, Kohoku, Kishima District, Saga, 849-0506
Telephone: 0952-862-070

Fukuda Neurology Hospital

Dr. Fukuda can communicate in basic English and Spanish. The doctors here frequently switch days, so it might be worth to check in advance if you want an English consultation. Getting your first appointment may not be as simple as a walk-in, you might need a letter of introduction from your doctor.

Hours: M – Sa, 8:30-12:30 14:00-17:30
Address: 1236 Honjomachi, Saga, 840-0027
Telephone: 0952-29-2223

Shiraki Clinic

A cardiology clinic. The staff here do not speak English, but using their services via translation devices/apps is recommended by at least one Sajo ALT, as they were able to get many complicated tests easily through this clinic. There is also a pharmacy in front of the clinic, with staff who are happy to help you via translation and will mail you your prescription if they do not have enough stock.

Hours: M-F 9:00-12:30 14:00-18:00, Sa 9:00-12:30
Address: Honjo-541-13, Honjomachi, Saga, 840-0027
Telephone: 0952-24-7021

Nagamitoyashi Clinic

Based in Takeo, the doctor speaks a little English but all staff are very kind and patient and willing to use translation apps. Website

Hours: M/Tu/Th/F 8:30-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, W/Sa 8:30-12:00 (closed Sundays and holidays)
Address: 12624-5 Takeocho Oaza Tomioka, Takeo, 843-0024
Telephone: 0954-23-7537

Mental Health Resources

A number of resources, including information on hospitals in Saga that offer mental health services in English, here.

Recommended Gynecologists

Ookuma Ladies Clinic

Near the apartment block where most of the Saga City ALTs live, you can get the morning-after pill, and other forms of birth control. Offers gynecology and post-natal care as well, and you can also get tested here. It is recommended that you make an appointment. Website.

Hours: 9:00-13:00, 14:30-18:00 (Monday – Saturday)
Address: 2-10-5 Takakisenishi, Saga-shi, Saga, 849-0921
Telephone: 0952-31-6117

Recommended Dentists

Ura Dental Clinic

May still have an English-speaking dentist. The reception/technical staff may speak no/little English. Website.

Hours: 9:00-13:00 (Monday – Saturday), 14:00-18:00 (Monday – Friday)
Address: 4-1-29 Hyogominami, Saga-shi, Saga 849-0918
Telephone: 0952-28-7070