Tell ski patrol or resort staff firstOn the mountain, tell any ski patrol or resort staff first — they coordinate rescue and call emergency services for you.
Many Japanese fire departments handle 119 calls in major foreign languages via three-way simultaneous interpretation through a telephone interpretation center, 24 hours a day, year-round. Reviewed 2026-07-21
Medical facilities nearby
This list shows the nearest 15 hospitals, 10 clinics, 10 pharmacies and 5 dentists, plus every emergency hospital. More are in the area.
Facts marked "From website" come from the facility's own website or the town's page. The national medical register does not list them, so check with the facility before you go.
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Hospital 6
Reception hours are in the detailsAccepts emergenciesEmergency care: 24 hours
Outpatient note on the MHLW page: Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings. On the 1st and 4th Thursdays, tests and home visits only.
Outpatient note on the MHLW page: Board-certified ophthalmologists (Japanese Medical Specialty Board): 1. One-to-one assistance for patients with low vision or blindness; written conversation for patients with speech impairments.
Closed days on the MHLW page: Closed days are irregular in weeks with a public holiday and at Golden Week, Obon and New Year; check the clinic's website.
Outpatient note on the MHLW page: Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (with exceptions). Closed for some days at Golden Week, Obon and New Year. Saturday hours are 09:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:00. Closed days on the MHLW page: Golden Week, Obon, the New Year holidays, and days off at the director's discretion.
Gathered ahead of your trip as a planning aid — details change; verify locally on arrival.
First-aid room
The Center House floor guide lists a Patrol / First-aid room (パトロール／救護室) on the first floor, described as the place to use for injuries and emergencies on the premises. The resort's facility page names no separate medical office and gives no staffing hours for the room.
As of 2026-10-13
Rescue protocol
Report the accident to staff or patrol. The resort says patrol rushes to the scene on notice, checks the situation and gives first aid as needed. Depending on the injury, patrol also arranges an ambulance and carries or refers the patient to the nearest medical facility. If anyone may be seriously hurt, call 119; the fire service decides which hospital takes the patient. The resort's FAQ names the Takasu clinic (about 15 minutes by car) as the nearest facility and Sumi Hospital and Shirotori Hospital in Shirotori (about 30 minutes) for emergencies.
As of 2026-10-13
Backcountry policy
Skiing outside the courses is prohibited. The slope page says off-course skiing is prohibited everywhere except the designated tree-run areas. The safety page asks skiers to refrain from reckless skiing, from hiking up outside the set courses and from off-course skiing. No backcountry gate is described on the pages checked.
As of 2026-10-13
Show this to staff
Each line is in Japanese a receptionist can read, with its meaning underneath.
スキー中にけがをしました。
I was injured while skiing.
ここがとても痛いです。
It hurts a lot here.
診察を受けたいです。
I would like to see a doctor.
海外旅行保険に入っています。
I have travel insurance.
クレジットカードで払えますか？
Can I pay by credit card?
英語を話せる人はいますか？
Is there anyone who speaks English?
保険請求用の診断書と領収書をください。
Please give me a medical certificate and a receipt for my insurance.
Cost, insurance and medicines
Japan's National Health Insurance does not cover tourists — hospitals bill the full cost and generally expect payment upfront by cash or card. Ordinary travel insurance often excludes off-piste and backcountry rescue; dedicated mountain-rescue insurance exists, so check your policy before you ride.
Reviewed 2026-07-21
Some common medicines are restricted in Japan — e.g. codeine-containing products, pseudoephedrine above set limits, and ADHD stimulants — and may require advance permission to bring in. Check the MHLW guidance before you travel.
Reviewed 2026-07-21
Nothing here is medical advice. We compile this information from Japan's national medical registers and the official websites of facilities and resorts, as a planning aid. Hours, phone numbers and services change, and we cannot guarantee that any of it is current or correct. Decisions you make with it are your own responsibility: check with the facility before you go, and in an emergency tell ski patrol or call 119.