Important Emergency Contacts in Japan 🛟
- Mar 27, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 14
Travel in Japan is generally smooth and very safe, but it’s always good to be prepared. Here are the key contacts you should know:
📞 General Emergency Numbers in Japan
(Can only be dialed from within Japan)
🚓 Police – 110
English support is often available—speak slowly and clearly. If needed, an interpreter may be connected.
🚑 Ambulance / Fire Department – 119
English-speaking operators are more common in major cities.
If you don’t speak Japanese:
Clearly say the emergency type: “ambulance,” “fire,” or “police”
Provide an exact location (hotel, station, or nearby landmark)
Ask for an interpreter if needed
If possible, ask locals or hotel staff for assistance
📱 Calling from Abroad
Japan country code: +81
Drop the leading 0 from the number
Example: Tokyo Police: 03-3581-4321 → +81-3-3581-4321
🏥 English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo
Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic
📍 Minato-ku, Tokyo
📞 +81-3-3436-3028
🗣️ English-speaking staff, foreigner-friendly
St. Luke’s International Hospital
📍 Chuo-ku, Tokyo
📞 +81-3-3541-5151
🗣️ Excellent English support, open 24/7
☎️ English Support Hotlines
AMDA Medical Information Center (Tokyo)
📞 +81-3-5285-8181
🗣️ Medical assistance for travelers in English
Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL)
📞 +81-3-5774-0992
🗣️ Emotional support in English (daily, 10:00–22:00)
🛂 U.S. Embassy in Japan
📍 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
📞 +81-3-3224-5000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00
After hours: Emergency assistance available via the same number
And for Mr. Japan clients - we’re with you, even in emergencies 🙂
