National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) – International Health Care Center

3.0 stars ·

NCGM is one of Japan’s leading international hospitals and a major referral center for complex and specialized care. Its International Health Care Center assists overseas patients seeking treatment in Tokyo, and the hospital offers broad specialty services including emergency care and subspecialty medicine.

60%
Satisfaction Rate
1945
Established

Our Treatments

Orthopedics

$3,000 - $12,000

Surgical procedures focused on the musculoskeletal system

92.0% success

Spine Surgery

$8,000 - $25,000

Surgical treatment for spinal conditions

90.0% success
4-12 weeks
2-6 hours
  • Recovery: 4-12 weeks
  • Duration: 2-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Eye & Vision

$150 - $1,200

Ophthalmological and vision correction procedures

95.0% success

Cataract Surgery

$1,800 - $4,500

Removal of clouded eye lenses

96.0% success
1-2 weeks
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Cancer Treatment

$4,000 - $30,000

Oncological treatments and cancer therapies

70.0% success

Chemotherapy

$3,000 - $15,000

Drug treatment for cancer

65.0% success
Varies by protocol
2-6 hours per session
  • Recovery: Varies by protocol
  • Duration: 2-6 hours per session
  • Anesthesia: none

Heart & Vascular

$2,000 - $20,000

Heart and cardiovascular system treatments

88.0% success

Angioplasty & Stenting

$6,000 - $18,000

Procedure to open blocked arteries

93.0% success
1-2 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Customer Reviews

3.0

Based on 5 reviews

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"the doctors and nurses were all communicative, kind, and respectful, and made sure i understood all of my treatment and results despite the language barrier. efficient and empathetic, best case scenario for being taken to hospital in a country where i didn't speak the language!"

Belle Dean
· July 9, 2026

"Excellent hospital for foreigners who live in Japan. Almost everyone can speak English, they have forms and signs in English and other languages. I found this very convenient and didn’t find my self stumbling around the hospital looking all confused, I have intermediate japanese skills and staff who couldn’t speak English spoke slowly with easy japanese words that worked for my level. I visited the ENT doctor who’s English skills were good enough for me to understand. If you can’t understand or have questions that must be clarified clearly, she advised me to let her know and she can call an interpreter. I gave 4 stars because the lines for the cashier were extremely long. It took an hour wait for my number to be called. I’m not sure if it’s just my luck, hopefully it isn’t as busy on other days, and the chaos is because of the upcoming Obon holiday. Another problem was, no vending machines.. there was a cafe, but I wanted to get a simple drink from a vending machine which was either non existent in the hospital or I didn’t look hard enough."

Anne
· July 9, 2026

"The worst and most unprofessional service ever. Even though I wasn’t the patient myself and only accompanied my colleague, I can confidently say this is one of the worst places I’ve ever seen. The staff were unbelievably rude, careless, and completely lacking in professionalism. The way they treat people is unacceptable and honestly disgusting. If this is how they handle patients and visitors, they should be ashamed. Absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. I would never recommend this place to anyone."

Violet Sky
· July 9, 2026

"The hospital itself said that all lights were turned off at 8 o'clock, and a Japanese came to live next to it. Don't turn off the lights after 8 o'clock. The nurse called and put out the light in her room, and then the Japanese turned on the desk lamp at 11 o'clock. Oh, that's when you tell us, but all the lights will be turned off. When the Japanese themselves can open until 11 o'clock. Then the nurse turned on the desk lamp for her convenience to take care of the patients in the next bed. The Japanese chatted with his children until 11 o'clock, and from time to time, the voice was quite loud. I want to say that the Japanese will continue to do this. Their quality is getting worse and worse, and they are becoming more and more double-standard. But I finally want to say that the doctor on the sixth floor is very good in attitude and advice."

an kang
· July 9, 2026

"Came here to get yellow fever vaccine. Everything was smooth from making appointment by phone until the vaccination day. On the phone they asked me to send by email a copy of my passport and health insurance card to secure my appointment. First registration at the Travel Clinic took a bit of time because they had to check my covid vaccination record and I had to fill out a long questionnaire. But, this is pretty much a standard process I guess. When my number was called I was brought into a room where a nurse explained about the vaccine and recommended other vaccines before my travel based on the latest risk infection information. I didn’t want to spend more than I needed to unless it’s a requirement to enter the country where I would be traveling, so I just told her yellow fever is enough. Then she told me to go to another room where I would get the shot. They gave me back my registration paper and told me to pay. I lined up in front of the cashier, gave my paper, and they handed me a number. It turned out I have to wait (again) until my number shows up in the monitor to pay at the machine. Many other reviews complained about the long wait during payment process. Yes, this part is annoying. It was Wednesday 4pm so maybe not the most crowded time. I waited about 15 minutes. Overall, it was okay experience for me. There’s a reading corner next to Tullys which I think helps to kill time while waiting."

Almadillah Nastiti
· July 9, 2026

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77

Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
5
JCI Accredited
#10
global rank
400,000+
patients/year
89
Healthcare & Safety
76
Safety
54
Cost & Value
76
Travel & Getting There
100
Internet Speed
86
Climate
58
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 1200+
JCI Accredited 5 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Very High
Insurance International insurance widely accepted at major hospitals; many facilities cater to foreign patients with direct billing.

Travel & Getting There

Airport Haneda Airport (HND)
Distance to City 18 km (~45 min)
English Level Moderate
Public Transit Excellent
Taxis & Rideshare Abundant taxis and rideshares like Uber; easy availability 24/7 in Tokyo.

EU/US/UK: Visa-free 90 days

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $150
Hotel (mid-range) $150/night
Restaurant Meal $20
Daily Transport $15
Currency Japanese Yen (JPY)
Tipping Tipping not customary; service charges included in bills.
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
60%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 17.3°C · Humid subtropical

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit March to May, October
Air Quality (AQI) 60
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 200 Mbps
Mobile Network Excellent 5G

Medical Tourism Hub

#10 global rank 400,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Cosmetic SurgeryCardiacOrthopedicsOncologyFertilityRobotics
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical tours
Shopping districts
Onsen spas
Cultural experiences
Gastronomic tours

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Japanese

Payment Methods

cashcredit_card

Business Hours

Monday 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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This clinic speaks: English, Japanese

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