For travelers in Japan

Painful urination during your trip?

Burning, urgency, or frequent urination can make sightseeing impossible. In Japan, antibiotics require a doctor's prescription. Start with a private online consultation from your hotel room.

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Could it be a UTI?

Common signs travelers notice first

These symptoms do not confirm a diagnosis, but they are good reasons to speak with a doctor quickly, especially when you are away from home.

Burning or pain

A sharp, hot, or painful feeling when you urinate.

Frequent urgency

Feeling like you need the bathroom again and again, even with little urine.

Cloudy or bloody urine

Urine that looks unusual, smells strange, or appears dark.

Lower belly pressure

Pain, pressure, tiredness, or mild fever with urinary symptoms.

Fever, chills, vomiting, or back and side pain?

These may be signs of a kidney infection or another urgent condition. Seek immediate in-person care, or call 119 for an ambulance in Japan.

Why see a doctor

In Japan, UTI antibiotics are not sold over the counter.

If your symptoms are caused by a bacterial urinary tract infection, treatment often requires prescription antibiotics. A pharmacy cannot sell antibiotics without a doctor's prescription in Japan.

HOTEL de DOCTOR 24 lets you explain symptoms privately by video, with medical interpretation available, so a doctor can assess what care is appropriate.

  • Consult from your hotel room or other private space.
  • Prescription support when the doctor decides medicine is medically necessary.
  • Documents can be issued for travel insurance claims.
Traveler using an online medical consultation service
How it works

Four simple steps from your phone

Designed for travelers who need medical help without searching for a clinic, waiting in a lobby, or navigating Japanese medical terms alone.

Secure your doctor

Complete payment to secure an available doctor through the online service.

Fill the interview

Share your symptoms, travel details, and basic medical information on your phone.

Video consultation

Speak privately with medical interpretation support in a quiet room.

Prescription support

If needed, receive guidance for prescription pickup at a nearby pharmacy.

Medical interpretation

Medical interpretation

Available in 22 languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and French.

Medicine guidance

Medicine guidance

Prescription issuance and nearby pharmacy support when medically appropriate.

Insurance documents

Insurance documents

Itemized documents can support travel insurance claims after the visit.

Before booking

Prepare only what you need

Passport

Have your passport ready for identity confirmation.

Smartphone or PC

Use a device with camera, microphone, and stable Wi-Fi.

Private room

Your hotel room is ideal for a calm, confidential consultation.

Travel insurance

Keep receipts and check coverage terms with your provider.

FAQ

Quick answers for travelers

When symptoms are intimate or stressful, simple answers help you act sooner.

Can I buy UTI antibiotics at a drugstore in Japan?

No. Antibiotics are regulated in Japan and require a prescription from a licensed doctor.

Can a doctor prescribe medicine online?

A doctor can assess your symptoms online and may issue a prescription if they determine it is medically necessary.

Is this only for English speakers?

No. Medical interpretation is available in 22 languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, French, and more.

What if my symptoms are severe?

If you have fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or pain in your back or side, seek urgent in-person care or call 119 in Japan.

Do not wait in pain

Get medical guidance before a small problem takes over your trip.

Book a private online consultation with HOTEL de DOCTOR 24, speak with support in your language, and get clear next steps from your hotel room.

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General information only. A doctor will decide diagnosis and treatment after assessing your condition.
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