Most people rarely think of buying insurance when traveling. In fact, buying insurance when traveling is a very correct thing to do. If you want to buy insurance when traveling to Japan, you can refer to the following guide information.

How to buy insurance

It is safer to buy insurance. Even with the government's medical insurance system, seeing a doctor in Japan is still a huge expense. Therefore, it is recommended that you confirm whether you have purchased insurance before going abroad.

If you are traveling in a group, generally travel agencies will require individuals to purchase overseas travel insurance. If you want to see a doctor in Japan, you can go to a designated hospital through non-cash payment. Some credit cards also have this feature.

If you do not buy insurance when traveling domestically, you can purchase overseas travel insurance after entering Japan. Here the editor has compiled two insurances for everyone -.

Tokio Marine Day Fire Insurance

Language: English, Chinese, Korean

Insurance fee: 1160 yen/2 days, 1520 yen/2 days and 1860 yen/3 days (see website for details)

Compensation amount: up to 10 million yen.

Tel: 03-4405-1769

"Damage Insurance Japan Nippon Koya"

Language: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, English

Insurance fee: 2,900 yen/10 days

Compensation amount: up to 10 million yen.

Telephone: 0120-950-857 (Chinese phone number)

How to find a medical institution

There are about five ways to find a medical institution in Japan. If you get sick, find a suitable medical facility as soon as possible.

Through "travel agencies"

A survey by the Japan Tourism Agency shows that about 50% of travel agencies have encountered situations where passengers need medical treatment. In this case, as individuals, we should actively contact the tour guide or travel agency, and they will introduce us to the appropriate hospital or clinic for timely treatment.

Deliver the "inside the sightseeing box"

The "Tourism Case Office" (tourist information consultation office) not only has information books in multiple languages, but also is familiar with international languages ????(such as English, Chinese) of permanent staff. Whether it is medical treatment when you are sick or setting up shelters during natural disasters, they will provide timely feedback.

Via "Hotel" or "Guesthouse"

If you tell the hotel staff about your symptoms, they will also provide you with specific information about medical facilities near the hotel.

Through "Insurance Company"

When you go to Japan, you usually buy travel insurance. If you get sick, you can call your insurance company and they will tell you in detail which medical institution you should go to for treatment. This is also a relatively efficient way.

Through the "Internet"

Now that the Internet is so developed, information about many medical institutions can be found online. However, the information will be more complicated, so when searching, try to log on to the website of the Japan Government Tourism Bureau and search with one click. It is not only fast, but also highly accurate! And the website is available in various languages, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t understand Japanese!

Japan Tourism Bureau website: www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/jpn/mi_guide.html

What to bring with you for medical treatment

We are in Japan When seeing a doctor, be sure to bring the following items ~ otherwise the hospital may refuse to admit you.

Passport or sightseeing boat landing permit

If you join overseas travel insurance, you need to bring insurance securities.

Cash or International Credit Card

Beyond that, it would be better if we carry a notebook to record our past medical history, allergies, drug addiction and religious beliefs!