Healthcare in Nakano City: Holiday On-Duty Clinics, Children's Night Emergency Care & Health Support
When you or your family members suddenly fall ill at night or on weekends, knowing where to go and who to call is important. Nakano City has clinics and pharmacies open on Sundays and holidays, as well as an evening emergency clinic for children aged 15 and under at Nitobe Memorial Nakano General Hospital (新渡戸記念中野総合病院). Check clinic hours and always call before you visit. In addition, 24-hour consultation phone numbers and health consultations at the Public Health Center (保健所) and local Sukoyaka Welfare Centers (すこやか福祉センター) are available.
やさしい日本語
- 夜や休みの日に、ご自身やご家族が急な病気になったときの病院や電話相談の案内です。
- 日曜日や祝日の「休日当番医」や、15才以下の「夜間こども救急」(新渡戸記念中野総合病院)があります。
- 行く前にかならず電話をします。保健所やすこやか福祉センターでの健康相談もできます。

Who it is for
- Foreign residents in Nakano City who need medical care on Sundays, holidays, or at night.
- Parents caring for sick children who need pediatric emergency care or health advice.
- Residents seeking health consultations, adult health checkups, or childhood vaccinations.
やさしい日本語
- 中野区で、日曜日・祝日や夜に具合が悪くなった外国人の人
- 急に熱を出した子どもの病院や相談を探しているお父さん・お母さん
- 健康診断や予防接種、健康の相談をしたい人
What to do

| Holiday On-Duty Clinics & Pharmacies | Clinics: Sundays, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Pharmacies: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Check roster in "Nakano Kuhō" or on city website (always check latest information before visiting as rosters may change). Emergency dental phone advice: Sundays (excluding national holidays and year-end/New Year holidays) 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (General inquiries: Medical Coordination Subsection 03-3382-2428). |
| Night Pediatric Care (Age 15 & under) | Nitobe Memorial Nakano General Hospital (4-59-16 Chuo). Open 365 days a year. Reception: 6:45 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Consultation: 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Mandatory phone call before visiting: 03-3382-9991 (clinic may occasionally close unexpectedly). |
| Emergency Telephone Guidance | Emergency Consultation Center: #7119 (or 03-3212-2323, 24/7); Pediatric Emergency Consultation "Children's Health Consultation Room": #8000 (or 03-5285-8898; weekdays 6:00 p.m.–next morning 8:00 a.m., Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and year-end/New Year 8:00 a.m.–next morning 8:00 a.m.); Tokyo Metropolitan "Himawari": 03-5272-0303 (24/7 automated open clinic info; FAX: 03-5285-8080); Medical Information Net (Navii): https://www.iryou.teikyouseido.mhlw.go.jp. |
| Nakano City Public Health Center | 2-17-4 Nakano. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (03-3382-6661 main). Resident health checkups (03-3382-2429), vaccinations (03-3382-6500), free anonymous HIV/STI testing (Tuberculosis and Infectious Disease Prevention Subsection: 03-3382-6500; 2nd/4th Wednesday 1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m., reservation required). |
| Sukoyaka Welfare Centers | General health, nutrition, dental, and mental health consultations at 4 locations (Chubu, Hokubu, Nanbu, Saginomiya). Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| What to Bring | My Number Health Insurance Card (マイナ保険証) or health insurance qualification confirmation letter (資格確認書), and Child Medical Certificate (子ども医療証). |
やさしい日本語
- 休日当番医・薬局:日曜日・祝日・年末年始。病院は 9:00〜12:00、13:00〜17:00。薬局は 9:00〜12:00、13:00〜17:30。「なかの区報」やホームページで新しい当番を調べ、かならず電話してから行きます(問合せ:03-3382-2428)。
- 夜間こども救急(15才以下):新渡戸記念中野総合病院。年中無休(365日)。受付 18:45〜21:45、診療 19:00〜22:00。行く前にかならず 03-3382-9991 へ電話します。
- 電話相談:救急車を呼ぶか迷うときは「#7119」(24時間)。子どもの急病は「#8000」。いま開いている病院の案内は「ひまわり(03-5272-0303)」。
- 保健所・すこやか福祉センター:区民健診(03-3382-2429)、予防接種(03-3382-6500)。4か所のすこやか福祉センターでも月〜土に健康相談ができます。
- 持ち物:マイナ保険証(または資格確認書)、子ども医療証。
Phrases to show at the counter
Show this card at the counter, or read it aloud.
電話で事前に連絡しました。
I called in advance.
熱があって具合が悪いです。診察をお願いします。
I have a fever and feel unwell. Please examine me.
保険証と医療証です。
Here are my health insurance card and medical certificate.
ゆっくり話してください。
Please speak slowly.
Japanese words at the counter
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 休日当番医 | きゅうじつとうばんい | Holiday On-Duty Clinic / Doctor |
| 当番薬局 | とうばんやっきょく | On-Duty Pharmacy |
| 準夜間こども救急 | じゅんやかんこどもきゅうきゅう | Semi-Night Pediatric Emergency Care |
| 保険証 | ほけんしょう | Health Insurance Card |
| 保健所 | ほけんじょ | Public Health Center |
Source
Nakano City "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Information on Nakano City Office" / "Nakano Life Guide 2026: In Case of Emergency" / "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Insurance, Pension, Tax" / "Nakano Life Guide 2026: Health" / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Medical Information Net (Navii)".
Last checked: 2026-10-23
Details in Japanese (CCN Machi-erabi): https://ijukeikaku.com/guide/nakano/iryo/