HELP IN THIS CITY · Tokyo
Tokyo.
A little local knowledge.
Tokyo is vast. Ask for a service near your actual location; the examples here are in western and central Tokyo. HIMAWARI can help match a provider to where you are staying.
Explore Tokyo city guide ↗119 ambulance / fire
110 police
For help finding care in English: 050-3816-2787 · Japan Visitor Hotline, 24/7.
Going out after dark
Official travel advice identifies drink-spiking and fraudulent bills in Kabukicho, Roppongi, Shibuya and Ikebukuro. Choose the bar yourself, decline street touts and check charges before ordering.
Local / official informationBusy trains and streets
Keep bags closed and valuables close. If someone harasses or touches you, move towards other passengers or staff and ask for help. Know your last connection or use a licensed taxi.
Local / official informationMedical help, medicines & police
Published starting points. All hours are Japan time. Ask your hotel to help telephone; today's acceptance and language support need confirming.
Hospital
Tokyo Metropolitan Ohkubo Hospital
大久保病院
2-44-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku
Emergency walk-in may be possible; capacity/language needs can lead to redirection. No paediatric specialists. Confirm English line availability.
Confirm language support for the service and shift you need.
Call to confirm acceptance, reception time, age range and payment.
Holiday/evening clinic
Shinjuku Medical Association Citizens’ Health Center
新宿区医師会区民健康センター
Shinjuku ward; use provider access map
Holiday and Saturday/holiday evening services; children’s hours differ. Not an all-night daily clinic.
Confirm language support for the service and shift you need.
Call to confirm acceptance, reception time, age range and payment.
Pharmacy
Shinjuku Pharmacists Association Center Pharmacy
新宿区薬剤師会 会営センター薬局
Shinjuku ward; see association listing
Dispensing option; Sunday/holiday service is listed. Confirm the exact counter hours and prescription stock.
Confirm language support for the service and shift you need.
Call to confirm acceptance, reception time, age range and payment.
Police example
Shinjuku Police Station
新宿警察署
Shinjuku; choose the nearest station/kōban for other districts
Local switchboard, not a city-wide emergency hotline.
Local station enquiries. Use 110 for an emergency.
Non-emergency switchboard
Sources checked 27 October 2026. A map or website listing cannot confirm admission, an open dispensing counter or an English-speaking clinician on the current shift.
