{"id":26925,"date":"2025-12-08T23:51:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=26925"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:17:49","slug":"health-insurance-japan-tourists-short-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-japan-tourists-short-term.html","title":{"rendered":"Health Insurance in Japan for Tourists &#038; Short-Term Visitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourists and short-term visitors in Japan can find health insurance coverage through travel medical insurance and short-term health insurance. Short-term visitors in Japan staying over three months are required to enroll in a public health insurance scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning a visit to Japan? You will want to know what health insurance you will need for your time in the country. The insurance experts at Pacific Prime have created this guide to help foreigners stay protected while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-japan.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abroad in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will explain the various health insurance options available to tourists and short-term visitors in Japan, including recommended insurance plans and additional information. Keep reading to learn about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/japan-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Options for Tourists and Short-Term Visitors in Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yokohama-waterfront-with-city-buildings-overlooking-a-wide-stretch-of-water.webp\" alt=\"Image of Yokohama Waterfront With City Buildings Overlooking A Wide Stretch Of Water with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance Options for Tourists and Short-Term Visitors in Japan&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yokohama-waterfront-with-city-buildings-overlooking-a-wide-stretch-of-water.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yokohama-waterfront-with-city-buildings-overlooking-a-wide-stretch-of-water-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yokohama-waterfront-with-city-buildings-overlooking-a-wide-stretch-of-water-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yokohama-waterfront-with-city-buildings-overlooking-a-wide-stretch-of-water-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yokohama-waterfront-with-city-buildings-overlooking-a-wide-stretch-of-water-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Travel medical insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>short-term health insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the most popular options for tourists and short-term visitors in Japan. These options provide different levels of coverage and benefits. Visitors staying longer than three months <\/span><b>will be required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enroll in a public insurance scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To read more about health insurance options in Japan for foreigners, check out our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-in-japan-foreigners-guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance in Japan for Foreigners: Coverage, Costs &amp; How to Enroll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Medical Insurance for Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel medical insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides health insurance coverage in addition to coverage for travel-related risks. Travel insurance is popular with tourists due to its customizable length of coverage, covering anywhere from two weeks to several months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel medical insurance is an excellent option for travelers on a quick trip to Japan. Travel medical insurance includes benefits like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip cancellation and delay coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency medical expenses coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liability insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient medical coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost luggage and personal belongings coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost travel documents coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental care insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel medical insurance benefits vary across providers and plans. Tourists can use Pacific Prime\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/short-term\/travel-quote\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quote tool to compare travel insurance quotes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-20' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-Term Health Insurance for Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/short-term-health-insurance-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans typically offer coverage for one to 12 months, making them an excellent choice for short-term visitors in Japan. Individuals on temporary assignments, digital nomads, and other global working professionals benefit most from this short-term medical insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term health insurance usually offers greater levels of medical care coverage than travel medical insurance. Short-term health insurance plans offer specific medical benefits like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitalization coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambulance transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescribed medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repatriation of remains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term health insurance plans do not offer the same coverage for travel-related risks as travel insurance plans do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese Public Health Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese public health insurance is another option for travelers staying in Japan for over 90 days. Travelers staying in Japan for over 90 days are legally required by the Japanese government to enroll in a public health insurance scheme and can <\/span><b>not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opt out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premiums are paid through monthly contributions, and insured members will pay around a <\/span><b>20\u201330% copayment for their medical services.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The universal health insurance system in Japan offers both citizens and noncitizens access to high-quality medical facilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three health insurance schemes included in this system are:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.kita.lg.jp\/_res\/projects\/default_project\/_page_\/001\/001\/709\/kokuhonotebiki2025_english.pdf\"><b>National Health Insurance (NHI)<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides coverage to the self-employed, the unemployed, those who work less than 30 hours a week, international students, and retired residents aged 75 or younger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/international\/japanese-system\/employeespension\/employee.html\"><b>Employment-based health insurance:<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides coverage for employees, where employers and employees share mandatory contributions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibmjapankenpo.jp\/eng\/member\/outline\/system01.html\"><b>Health insurance for the advanced elderly: <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides coverage for individuals who are aged 75 and over.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Japanese public health insurance provides comprehensive health insurance coverage with high-quality facilities. Even if short-term visitors qualify for public health insurance, many choose to purchase supplemental private health insurance plans to extend their coverage.\u00a0\u00a0<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-21' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_2.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Tourists and Short-Term Visitors Need Health Insurance in Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourists and short-term visitors in Japan need health insurance coverage to protect against medical emergencies, hospital costs, foodborne illness, and outdoor accidents. If they plan to stay longer than 90 days in the country, they will need health insurance to be legally compliant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Medical Emergencies and Hospital Costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Health insurance coverage protects tourists in Japan from unexpected medical costs. Medical emergencies can occur anywhere, even while travelling, and tourists\u2019 home health insurance plans typically do not cover them while in Japan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Foodborne Illness: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health insurance coverage can protect visitors from medical treatments for foodborne illness. Foodborne illness is common for travelers, and in some cases may get so severe that they will need to visit a hospital for treatment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Outdoor Accidents:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visitors need health insurance coverage to keep themselves protected from outdoor accidents in Japan that may occur while hiking or during other outdoor activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While health insurance is not required for tourists entering Japan, it is strongly recommended due to the important protection it offers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Travel and Short-Term Health Insurance Plans for Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best travel and short-term health insurance for Japan is provided by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-japan-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international insurance companies<\/span><\/a><b> IMG Global, Allianz Travel, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>AXA. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These international providers offer comprehensive and customizable benefits to tourists and short-term visitors in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the best travel and short-term health insurance plans for Japan, read our article <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-travel-insurance-japan.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Travel Insurance in Japan for Travelers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG Global Plans for Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/img\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an international health insurance provider that offers travel medical insurance through its many plans. Whether you choose one of their <\/span><b>Patriot Travel <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plans or their <\/span><b>iTravellinsured<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans, IMG Global provides customizable and comprehensive benefits for visitors in Japan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits included in IMG Global plans include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High annual limits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient and outpatient coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telehealth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancel for Any Reason Riders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG Global also provides short-term health insurance for expats in Japan looking to stay in the country for under a year through their<\/span><b> GlobeHopper plans.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The GlobeHopper series comes in three different plan choices: <\/span><b>GlobeHopper, GlobeHopper Platinum, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>GlobeHopper MultiTrip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GlobeHopper plans focus on higher levels of medical insurance coverage than the travel insurance policies. GlobeHopper Platinum offers the most comprehensive levels of care, with coverage for medical evacuation, urgent care, dental care, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz Travel Plans for Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel is a trusted travel insurance provider for Japan that provides a variety of plans with differing levels of benefits and limits. They provide <\/span><b>multi-trip <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> single-trip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage, medical coverage, and travel-related risk coverage in their plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some benefits provided by Allianz Travel are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical and emergency coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reimbursement for flight delays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement for lost, stolen, or delayed baggage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multilingual 24\/7 customer service support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage for non-refundable costs if your trip is canceled or interrupted due to unforeseen events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz Care provides short-term health insurance through its <\/span><b>Flexicare <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan. Flexicare is available in three-, six-, or nine-month plans. It covers a variety of medical costs, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital visits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgeries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctor visits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-22' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_3.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA Plans for Japan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers in Japan can choose between three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel insurance plans: <\/span><b>Silver, Gold, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Platinum.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each of these plans offers different levels of coverage, with Platinum being the most comprehensive option and Silver providing the most basic coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA travel insurance plans include the following benefits:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip cancellation and interruption coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency evacuation and repatriation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage for lost or delayed baggage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Cancel for Any Reason rider (applicable only to the Platinum Plan)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA also provides short-term health insurance through its <\/span><b>Foundation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Standard <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plans. Foundation offers travelers a more basic coverage option, while Standard is more comprehensive. AXA short-term health insurance plans are made for those staying in Japan for three to 11 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits included with the Foundation and Standard plans are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital charges and surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency services coverage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation and repatriation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CT, PET, and MRI scans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional outpatient treatments and tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual doctor service<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-23' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_4.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for Choosing Your Travel Health Insurance Policy for Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors in Japan can choose the right travel medical insurance or short-term health insurance plan by comparing policies, considering their necessary coverage, reading reviews and ratings, using an insurance broker, and considering their budget.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider Necessary Coverage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin shopping for travel insurance plans, you should first consider what coverage you will need. Do you have a medical condition that may require medical support? Consider purchasing a plan with medical emergency coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider Your Budget: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the determining factors of which policy you choose will be what you can afford, but don\u2019t choose the cheapest plan simply to save money. You will want to make sure that you are being adequately protected at a price that works for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read Reviews and Ratings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When researching the best travel insurance providers, take your time to read reviews and ratings on the company. This will give you a good idea of how they treat their customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare Policies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should compare travel insurance policies across a variety of insurance providers so you can ensure you are getting the best deal for your money. Comparing plans can be done on your own with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our free quote tool.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use an Insurance Broker: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest ways to simplify the process of choosing a travel insurance plan is to use a reputable insurance broker like Pacific Prime. We can help you compare plans and understand complicated insurance jargon, all <\/span><b>for free.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can a tourist access healthcare in Japan?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tourist can access healthcare by visiting any clinic or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-hospitals-in-japan-for-expats-and-visitors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hospital in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most clinics accept walk-in appointments in Japan. Visitors will need to pay for their medical services out of pocket or with health insurance that is valid in Japan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is healthcare free for tourists in Japan?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-care-in-japan-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare is not free for tourists in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tourists in Japan will be expected to pay out of pocket for the medical care they receive at any clinic or hospital. They may use their health insurance plan to help cover their costs as long as it is accepted in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best travel insurance plan for Japan?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best travel insurance plan for Japan will depend on what you are looking for in a plan, the length of your trip, and your budget. 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If a visitor is staying over 90 days in Japan, they will be required to enroll in one of the public health insurance schemes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in finding health insurance coverage for your short-term stay in Japan? Contact the insurance experts at Pacific Prime. We partner with a diverse range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-japan-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top international health insurance providers in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are brokers with over 20 years of experience in providing insurance solutions to expats and digital nomads worldwide. We can help you understand insurance quotes and plans and offer our unbiased advice. If you\u2019d like to compare plans on your own, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel free to use our free quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to read more helpful guides for expats in Japan, check out our articles below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan Health Insurance for Digital Nomads &amp; Remote Workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/japan-health-insurance-requirements-tourists.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Requirements for Tourists Visiting Japan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-japan-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of Living in Japan: Essential Guide for Expats<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-japan.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Best Places To Live In Japan For Expats<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-24' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_5.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourists and short-term visitors in Japan can find health insurance coverage through travel medical insurance and short-term health insurance. 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