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St. Luke's International Hospital

Tokyo, Japan

Last verified 2026-04-20

St. Luke's International Hospital is a historic Christian mission hospital founded in 1902 in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, and is one of the few hospitals in Japan with JCI accreditation and an established international patient programme. It is widely respected for its patient-centred approach, preventive medicine services, and capability in cardiology and oncology.

Details

JCI Accredited
Yes (since 2012)
Founded
1902
Intl. Patients/Year
Not disclosed
Languages
Japanese, English
Intl. Patient Services
Yes
Telemedicine
Available

Accreditations

JCIISO 9001

Common Procedure Costs

Indicative self-pay cost ranges in USD. Hospital pricing varies by complexity, room class, and specific surgeon. Always confirm a quote with the hospital's international patient services team before travelling.

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Indicative cost ranges in USD for common procedures at this hospital
ProcedureFrom (USD)To (USD)Notes
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$40,000$55,000Japan private-pay pricing is high; foreign patients billed at uninsured rates. US equivalent still 2x higher.
Annual Executive Screening (comprehensive)$1,500$5,000St. Luke's is renowned for its preventive medicine centre; Japan is a top health-check tourism destination.
IVF (single cycle)$5,000$9,000Reproductive medicine; Japan has recently expanded IVF public coverage, private pricing for foreigners remains high.
Cataract Surgery (per eye)$3,000$5,000Premium IOL available; Tokyo private hospital pricing.
Hip Replacement (total)$25,000$38,000Orthopaedic surgery; uninsured international patient pricing.

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Specialties

CardiologyOncologyGastroenterology

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