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2025/9/9

How to See a Doctor in Japan: Traveler’s Hospital with Online Consultation & Hotel Delivery

1.Clinic Introduction

Traveler’s Hospital(TraHos) is a pioneering medical service in Tokyo, designed especially for international travelers. Our mission is to make high-quality Japanese healthcare easily accessible to foreign visitors, anytime and anywhere during their stay.

Key Feature is as following:・Multilingual Support: Real-time interpretation in English, Chinese, Korean, and over 30 other languages.

・Flexible Consultation Options: Depending on the patient’s condition, both online consultation and in-room house call visits are available, ensuring the right level of care in each situation.

・Wide Range of Medical Services: From common cold symptoms, fever, and allergies to food poisoning, injuries, and infectious diseases.

・Strong Online Capabilities: Consultations are available 24/7 via online appointment, eliminating the need for in-person visits when unnecessary.

・Traveler-Focused: Tailored specifically for foreign visitors in Japan, with seamless insurance claim support to minimize out-of-pocket costs.

・Medication Delivery: Prescriptions can be arranged and delivered directly to hotel rooms on the same day, ensuring convenience and peace of mind.

2.Strengths of Online Consultation

・Convenience – No Need to Visit a ClinicTravelers can consult a licensed physician anytime, anywhere, without leaving their hotel or altering their travel schedule. This minimizes disruption and provides peace of mind, especially when feeling unwell.

・Traveler-Centered ServiceThe service is specifically designed for international visitors to Japan. All processes—from booking to consultation, prescription, and insurance support—are optimized for people unfamiliar with the Japanese healthcare system.

・Relief through Multilingual SupportConsultations are available with real-time interpretation in over 30 languages, including English, Chinese, and Korean. This ensures accurate communication and removes the language barrier that often prevents foreigners from seeking care.

・Travel Insurance CompatibilityMost online consultations are designed to be covered by international travel insurance. Patients can receive care with little to no out-of-pocket expense, making access to healthcare stress-free.After an online consultation, prescribed medications can be delivered same day directly to the patient’s hotel room in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. This eliminates the need to search for a pharmacy while sick and allows the traveler to rest and recover without disruption.

3.Flow of Consultation

・ReservationPatients can make a reservation easily through a QR code provided by their hotel or via our website. Within about 30 minutes, an available physician is arranged, and insurance verification is initiated.

・ConsultationThe consultation takes place online (video call) or, if requested, through a house call. Medical interpreters are available in 32 languages to ensure smooth and accurate communication.

・PrescriptionAfter the consultation, the physician issues a prescription or referral letter if necessary. All documents are prepared in English or other required languages for insurance claims.

・Medication DeliveryPrescribed medicines are dispatched from partner pharmacies and delivered directly to the patient’s hotel room the same day in major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. This guarantees that travelers can rest and recover without needing to visit a pharmacy.

4.Specific Case Examples

Case 1: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) – Emma Thompson, 32-year-old traveller from the UK

Emma, a British tourist in Tokyo, developed painful urination and back pain during her trip. Wanting quick relief and medication without leaving her hotel, she searched online and booked an online consultation with Traveler’s Hospital.Within 30 minutes, she was connected to a physician with English interpretation support. After confirming her symptoms, she was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and prescribed Levofloxacin 500mg once daily for 7 days. Her medication was delivered to her hotel room thatsame evening.Importantly, Emma also received a medical certificate and receipt for her travel insurance claim on the same day. With assistance from the clinic, she submitted her documents easily and received a full reimbursement from her insurer. Thanks to this seamless process, Emma recovered quickly and continued her journey stress-free.

Case 2: COVID-19 Infection – Daniel Reyes, 27-year-old traveller from Canada

Daniel, staying at a hotel in central Tokyo, developed fever, body aches, and overwhelming fatigue. Feeling he needed a thorough check-up, he asked the hotel staff for advice and was referred to Traveler’s Hospital. Tobe examined in person, he scheduled a house call visit.A physician visited Daniel’s hotel room the same day, conducted a full examination, and performed a rapid test, which confirmed COVID-19 infection. Since his condition was stable, the doctor administered IV fluids for dehydration and prescribed Cetirizine, Ambroxol, and Acetaminophen for symptom relief.Like Emma, Daniel received his insurance-ready medical certificate and receipt on the same day, and with support from the clinic team, he was able to file his claim smoothly. He was reimbursed in full through his travel insurance, allowing him to rest and recover without financial or logistical stress.

5.Summary of Patient Benefits

・Time-SavingNo need to travel to unfamiliar hospitals or wait in long queues. Patients can receive medical care within 30 minutes of booking, directly from their hotel or online.

・Tailored for International TravelersEvery step of the process—from multilingual support, to insurance claim assistance, to simplified booking via QR code—has been designed with foreign visitors’ unique needs in mind.

・Quick Access to MedicationsPrescriptions are arranged immediately after consultation and can be delivered to the patient’s hotel room the same day, ensuring timely treatment and uninterrupted travel plans.

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