Emergency Information
Elisabeth McIntosh
Phone: (806) 316-5227
Embassy of the United States – Tokyo
Address: 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-8420, Japan
Phone: +81 3-3224-5000
Website: https://jp.usembassy.gov/
Consulate General of the United States – Osaka (serves Kyoto)
Address: 2-11-5 Nishitenma, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-8543, Japan
Phone: +81 6-6315-5900
Emergency Contact (U.S. Citizens)
Website: https://jp.usembassy.gov/services/emergency-services/
Notes: After-hours emergency: Call Tokyo Embassy and follow prompts
St. Luke’s International Hospital (Highly Recommended for Foreigners)
Address: 9-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8560, Japan
Phone: +81 3-3541-5151
Notes: English-speaking staff, very foreigner-friendly
Tokyo Medical University Hospital
Address: 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Phone: +81 3-3342-6111
Hakone Medical Note
Notes: Hakone is rural — limited international hospitals. Tokyo is the fallback for serious care.
Hakone Hospital
Address: 1320 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan
Phone: +81 460-84-9111
Notes: Limited English — hotel staff may assist
Odawara Municipal Hospital (Closest Major Hospital)
Address: 46 Kuno, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-8558, Japan
Phone: +81 465-34-3175
Notes: Larger facility, better equipped than local clinics
Kyoto University Hospital
Address: 54 Shogoin Kawahara-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
Phone: +81 75-751-3111
Notes: Major hospital, some English support
Kyoto Medical Center
Address: 1-1 Fukakusa Mukaihatacho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan
Phone: +81 75-641-9161
Taxi Safety
Notes: Taxis are safe and reliable throughout Japan.
Automatic Doors
Notes: Taxi doors open automatically — no need to touch.
Payment
Notes: Cash or IC card; some taxis accept credit cards.
Uber
Notes: Uber exists but typically dispatches regular taxis.
Drug Laws
Notes: Japan has very strict drug laws, including some prescriptions common in the U.S.
Passport
Notes: Always carry your passport.
Public Behavior
Notes: Public intoxication is tolerated, but disorderly behavior is not.
Smoking
Notes: Smoking only in designated areas.
Language
Notes: English is not widely spoken outside major cities.
Navigation
Notes: Google Maps works extremely well for transit.
Train Stations
Notes: Train stations can be large — allow extra navigation time.
Convenience Stores
Notes: 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart are reliable for quick food, ATMs, and essentials.