Prefecture Directory · Chugoku
Hiroshima 広島県
Hiroshima Prefecture encompasses the Seto Inland Sea coast, a significant island chain, and the mountainous interior of the Chugoku region. Hiroshima City is the regional economic and cultural center, home to international institutions and the Peace Memorial, drawing researchers, diplomats, and visitors from around the world. The prefecture has a diverse foreign resident community including students, researchers, and manufacturing workers.
Healthcare landscape
Hiroshima University Hospital is the principal academic medical center; Hiroshima City Hospital and Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital provide acute and specialist care at scale. Several facilities in Hiroshima City have international patient services and multilingual reception. Hiroshima International Center (HIC) provides telephone consultation in 13 languages and maintains medical interpretation referral resources.
Multilingual medical support
外国人相談窓口
公益財団法人ひろしま国際センター
- Phone
- 0120-783-806
- Hours
- 月〜金 10:00〜12:00 / 13:00〜19:00；土 9:30〜12:00 / 13:00〜18:00
- Languages
- 12 languages
Public health center (保健所)
Hiroshima Prefecture operates public health centers (保健所, hokenjo) across its municipalities. Public health centers manage infectious disease surveillance, maternal and child health programs, and mental health consultation. Contact the prefectural health department or your municipal office to locate the nearest hokenjo.
Emergency numbers in Japan
- Ambulance / Fire: 119
- Police: 110
- Japan Helpline (24-hr English): 0570-000-911
- JNTO Tourist Helpline: 050-3816-2787 (available for medical referrals)
See our emergency guide for full details on calling an ambulance and communicating with emergency services in Japan.
Last reviewed: September 2026