29 Feb How to find a hospital　病院の探し方

Has finding the right hospital or clinic in Sapporo left you at a loss?

Here are some services that might help you.

• Sapporo Emergency Relief Center

Also known as the “the Kyukyu Anshin Center in Sapporo” (救急安心センター札幌).

Call #7119 (phone number 011-272-7119). After the operator takes your call, they will connect you to a nurse for consultation. They will then provide the name, address and phone number of the hospital suitable for your emergency. However, they will not call the hospital to make inquiries or appointments for you. The service is available in multiple languages (see here).

• To find a hospital or clinic by yourself, please go to:

―The medical institution search service provided by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

－The Hokkaido Emergency Medical Information System. ( 北海道救急医療・広域災害情報システム) （Japanese)

• If you need to go to the hospital on weekends or public holidays, check this page. Please call the hospital in advance to check the waiting hours. Most hospitals and clinics in Sapporo are only open during the daytime on weekdays. They are generally closed evenings, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and public holidays.

• If it is difficult to call the hospital and make an appointment in Japanese by yourself, call Sapporo Medical Communication Hotline.

Last reviewed on August 27, 2025