English-speaking clinic — Open every day 9:00–13:00 / 14:00–18:00 · Last registration 12:00 / 17:00 · Walk-ins welcome · Inside Hotel Granvia Kyoto (6F), direct from Kyoto Station

Inside Hotel Granvia Kyoto (6F) · Direct access from JR Kyoto Station

Trusted Medical Care
for Travelers and Locals
in Kyoto

Feeling sick in Kyoto? Get quick & reliable care – cold, insomnia, STI, hotel visit. English-speaking doctor available!

No appointment needed. If you send us your details first, we can prepare and your visit will go more smoothly.

  • Adults & children • Walk-ins welcome • Contact us online • Card/Cash accepted
  • All services are self-paid. Receipts for insurance claims can be issued
Reception counter at the Kyoto clinic, birch panelling and a lattice screen under warm downlights

Common Symptoms We Treat

  • Fever
  • Cold & flu symptoms
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Stomach pain & nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Allergic reactions
  • Minor cuts & burns
  • Children's fever
  • Refill request

Hours

Open every day,
including public holidays.

Clinic Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun*
9:00-13:00OpenOpenOpenOpenOpenOpenOpen
14:00-18:00OpenOpenOpenOpenOpenOpenOpen
  • * Including public holidays
  • * Last registration 12:00 / 17:00

Services

Adults and children.
English support and multilingual.

  • Cold & Fever Clinic

    If you are feeling sick during your trip, we offer quick and reliable care for fever, sore throat, and cold symptoms. English and Chinese assistance available. Medications and medical certificates can be provided if needed.

    Read our guide
  • STI Screening & Treatment

    We offer STI testing and treatment for travelers concerned about infections such as Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Rapid testing, consultation, and prescription are provided confidentially.

    Read our guide
  • GLP-1 Weight Management Program

    We offer a self-paid GLP-1 weight loss program using weekly injections (e.g., Mounjaro). The first visit includes a consultation, blood test, and injection instruction. Follow-up doses are provided weekly.

    Read our guide
  • ED treatment

    We provide safe and private ED treatment with prescription medications (Viagra/Cialis) under self-paid care. All patients, including travelers and local residents, are welcome. Consultation and support available in English.

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  • Recharge Your Body in 15 Minutes

    We offer IV drips to support immune health, fatigue recovery, and hydration. These are self-paid treatments and require a brief consultation and consent form on your first visit.

    Recommended for

    • Travelers feeling unwell
    • People with chronic fatigue
    • Those seeking antioxidant or skin support
    Read our guide
  • Hotel Doctor Visit

    A doctor can come to your hotel room when you are too unwell to travel to the clinic. Please contact us by phone or WhatsApp to arrange a visit.

    Read our guide

Features

Three reasons
travelers choose us

  • Pricing

    Transparent pricing & insurance-ready receipts

    Clear fees with credit card or cash. We provide receipts that can be used for travel-insurance reimbursement.

    Line drawing of a receptionist standing beside a family, next to an itemised receipt and a coin
  • Team members

    English or multilingual support available

    English-speaking doctors and interpreter-assisted visits in multiple languages.

    Line drawing of five clinic doctors and nurses in a row, each in a circular portrait
  • Network

    Partner hospitals & smooth referrals

    If advanced care is needed, we coordinate timely referrals and provide the documentation you need—without the confusion.

    Diagram of hospital marks joined by lines into a referral network

Doctor

Care that listens—
across languages and borders.

  • Medical Director, Kyoto International Clinic Hidetaka Hougaku, MD, PhD

    Medical Director, Kyoto International Clinic

    Hidetaka Hougaku, MD, PhD

    Dr. Hougaku is an internist whose clinical and research career has centered on hypertension and stroke, spanning Osaka University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, where he served as Professor and Director of the Health Care Center. He was appointed Medical Director of Dr.coming International Clinic Kyoto in 2026.

    Career

    1986
    Graduated from Tokushima University Faculty of Medicine
    1986
    Joined the First Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka University
    Clinical practice and research in hypertension and stroke
    1999
    Appointed Assistant Professor, First Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka University
    1999
    Research fellow, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
    2002
    Chair of the General Affairs Committee (external relations and personnel), Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics (formerly the First Department of Internal Medicine), Osaka University
    2004
    Lecturer, Stroke Center, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Faculty of Medicine
    2008
    Associate Professor, Stroke Center, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University Faculty of Medicine
    2008
    Professor, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), and Director of its Health Care Center
    2026
    Appointed Medical Director, Dr.coming International Clinic Kyoto

    Qualifications and Academic Activities

    • PhD in Medicine (Osaka University)
    • Certified Occupational Physician, Japan Medical Association
    • Japanese Society of Internal Medicine: Board-certified Internist and Councilor of the Kinki Regional Chapter
    • Japan Stroke Society: Board-certified Stroke Specialist and Councilor
    • Japanese Society of Hypertension: Fellow (FJSH) and Councilor
    • The Japan Brain Dock Society: Councilor
    • Japan Academy of Neurosonology: Councilor
    • Also a member of the Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine, the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medical Care, the Japan Society of Health Evaluation and Promotion, and the Japanese Association for College Mental Health

Fees

Fees & Insurance

Standard Consultation Fee:

¥ 65,000

Includes consultation and basic in-clinic tests.

If additional tests or procedures are recommended, we will explain the fees before you proceed.

Risks & precautions

Self-paid treatments are provided after an in-person consultation. All medicines can have side effects — please ask the doctor anything before you decide.

  • STI Screening & Treatment

    Some results take a few days. Testing very soon after exposure may need to be repeated later.

  • GLP-1 Weight Management Program

    Nausea and other stomach symptoms are common, especially in the first weeks. Not suitable during pregnancy and for some medical histories. Blood tests and follow-up visits are part of the program.

  • ED treatment

    Common side effects include headache, flushing and nasal congestion. These medicines must not be used with nitrate heart medications. The doctor checks your health background before prescribing.

  • Emergency contraception

    More effective the sooner it is taken. Temporary nausea or irregular bleeding can occur. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

Medical Certificate: ¥10,000 (if required)

If your insurer requires a medical certificate, we can issue one after the examination. Additional fee: ¥10,000.

💡 Insurance Tip:

To avoid delays or out-of-pocket costs, please check your policy requirements with your insurer before your visit.

For children to seniors

* Pediatric cases are accepted depending on age/symptoms.

Access

Inside Hotel Granvia Kyoto.

Hotel Granvia Kyoto at dusk, its facade rising above the glass-roofed Kyoto Station concourse

Hotel Granvia Kyoto (6F)

Located inside Hotel Granvia Kyoto (6F). Arrive without stepping outdoors—ideal with luggage or children. Same-day visits available; appointments prioritized.

Dr.coming International Clinic Kyoto

600-8216

6F, Hotel Granvia Kyoto

901 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku

Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

  • Inside Hotel Granvia Kyoto (6F)
  • Direct access from JR Kyoto Station
Reception
* Last registration 12:00 / 17:00

How Your Visit Works

  1. Contact (WhatsApp / form / phone)

  2. Visit (passport, insurance documents)

  3. Consultation & medication (dispensed in-clinic)

  4. Documents (receipt, medical certificate)

Reviews

4.8

Based on 140 Google reviews

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We do not offer direct billing. We issue itemized receipts for travel-insurance reimbursement.

Major credit cards and cash are accepted.

Please cancel or reschedule as early as possible. Interpreter bookings and hotel house calls may incur fees if changed within 1 hour.

No. Walk in during clinic hours. Appointments are prioritized: if you send your details first by form, WhatsApp, or phone, we can prepare in advance and your visit will go more smoothly.

Yes. Consultations can be provided by an English-speaking doctor or with a professional medical interpreter in multiple languages.

Yes—adults and children. For very young infants or complex conditions, please contact us in advance.

Passport, any insurance documents, current medications, and past medical records if available.

Yes. Prescriptions can be filled at nearby pharmacies.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 119 for an ambulance. Our clinic provides outpatient care and is not an emergency room.

When to Call an Ambulance in Japan

Call 119 for an ambulance immediately if someone has severe chest pain, serious difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or slurred speech, uncontrolled bleeding, or loss of consciousness. Ambulance service in Japan is free of charge. Our clinic provides outpatient care and is not an emergency room — for the symptoms above, do not wait for a clinic appointment.

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Contact

From worry to relief.

Preferred contactRequired

Get in touch

Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are prioritized. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or ask your hotel concierge to reach us on your behalf.

A small but
reliable bridge.

Walk-ins welcome, appointments prioritized. Card and cash accepted, and we issue itemized receipts for travel-insurance reimbursement.

Doctor examining a baby with the mother present