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For dialysis travelers coming to Japan

Dialysis doesn’t mean
giving up Japan.

A trip designed around your dialysis days. Clinic treatment, or a conversation about treatment in your hotel room, arranged from start to finish.

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Designed Around Real Travel Plans

Multi-city itinerary coordination
Hotel-based and clinic-based treatment options
Personalized planning before arrival
Direct communication support
One dedicated point of contact

Are you carrying this alone?

You want Japan. You don’t want dialysis to become the center of the trip.

  • You stopped planning international trips after starting dialysis
  • You worry about finding treatment overseas
  • You don’t know which clinics in Japan accept foreign patients
  • You’re concerned about language barriers
  • Family members think international travel is too risky
  • You’ve always wanted to visit Japan but assumed it wasn’t realistic anymore
  • You don’t want your entire vacation revolving around hospital logistics
  • You would gladly invest in proper support if it meant traveling with confidence

If 3 or more of these apply to you,
this page was created for people exactly like you.

Your point of contact

You don’t have to carry this alone.

One person, from your first question to your arrival in Japan. Say hello to Taka.

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The Reality of Dialysis Travel

Getting dialysis in Japan requires
more steps than most people expect.

Feeling like it might be complicated? That instinct is correct.
Here is what the process actually looks like when you go it alone.

Of the seven steps below, RSA takes on the clinic outreach, the Japanese-language paperwork, and the design of an itinerary built around your dialysis days. Your part is the preparation with your own doctor. Flights and hotels you can book yourself, or we can arrange them on request.

1
PHASE 1  ·  Before You Begin
Clarify Your Requirements

Confirm your dialysis type, schedule, and parameters in writing. Review your travel insurance for overseas medical coverage. Check passport validity.

2
PHASE 2  ·  12 Weeks Out
Design the Itinerary

Decide which cities to visit and build dialysis sessions into your travel calendar. Calculate how many clinics you'll need to contact for each location.

3
PHASE 3  ·  6–8 Weeks Out  ·  Where most people get stuck
Contact the Clinics

Reach out to 2–3 clinics per city to confirm availability, cost, and required documents.

Why this is the hardest step
  • Most Japanese clinics communicate in Japanese only
  • Replies can take 1–2 weeks, sometimes longer
  • No reply means starting over with another clinic (3–6 rounds is common)
  • Medical terminology must be translated and reformatted to Japanese clinical standards
4
PHASE 4  ·  After Confirmation
Confirm Booking & Submit Documents

Receive written confirmation and share it with your home physician. Only then book flights and accommodation.

5
PHASE 5  ·  Before Departure
Prepare Medical Documents

Gather your dialysis summary, recent blood work, medication list, and a referral letter from your nephrologist, ideally in both English and Japanese.

6
PHASE 6  ·  1–2 Weeks Before
Final Pre-Travel Check

Reconfirm all clinics. Prepare an emergency contact card. Save clinic locations as offline maps in case connectivity is limited.

7
PHASE 7  ·  During Your Trip
Day-of Logistics

Arrive 15–30 minutes early for your first session. Carry your documents every time. Note any changes to your treatment to report to your home clinic after returning.

Of these seven steps, RSA takes on the clinic outreach, the Japanese-language paperwork, and the design of an itinerary built around your dialysis days.

Your part is the preparation with your own doctor. Flights and hotels you can book yourself, or we can arrange them on request. To begin, all it takes is one message.

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Why Travelers Trust Our Coordination

Every dialysis journey is different.

Some travelers stay in one city. Others move between destinations, hotels, and treatment schedules.

Our role is to coordinate the details so you can focus on the experience of being in Japan.

From treatment scheduling and provider communication to itinerary planning and ongoing support, every recommendation is tailored to your trip.

Because successful travel isn’t simply about receiving dialysis.

It’s about arriving in Japan knowing the important details have already been considered.

Personalized planning
Direct provider coordination
Flexible itinerary support
Hotel and clinic treatment options
Ongoing communication throughout planning
What each type of service covers

Three ways to arrange dialysis travel

Item Booking-arrangement type Accompaniment type Itinerary-design type (RSA)
Booking the trip Clinic reservations and scheduling are the core. Hotels and sightseeing are offered as information. Dialysis appointments are coordinated with your itinerary. Travel bookings go to a partner travel agency. Flights, hotels, and transfers are arranged through the same travel-agency-registered contact (Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-8616).
Shaping the itinerary Dialysis reservations and schedule coordination (the itinerary is up to the traveler). Dialysis appointments adjusted to fit your itinerary. We design the whole trip around your dialysis days: cities, dates, and sightseeing.
Days without dialysis Dialysis reservations and coordination are the core. Accompaniment for sightseeing, shopping, and dining (support with movement and safety). Guiding and explanation by a guide (can be requested from the same contact).
How to begin An application deadline is suggested (45 days / 3 months ahead). Free initial consultation before any contract. No application deadline is stated. Start with a conversation, even if your dates are undecided and you have no documents yet.

If you need a nurse or care professional to accompany you, a specialist accompaniment service will serve you better. RSA designs and arranges the trip and guides it.

From guests who have traveled with us

What Travelers Tell Us After Their Trip

K.S., traveler from the United States
Tokyo → Kyoto → Tokyo

The two quotes below are from the same guest: one written during the trip, one after.

Travel Requirements
Dialysis three times weekly
Luxury hotel accommodations
Coordination Provided
Treatment arranged in Tokyo on March 30
Treatment arranged in Tokyo on April 4
Support throughout itinerary planning
Options RSA Can Arrange
Hotel-based or clinic-based treatment options

Treatment on this journey took place at a clinic.

During the trip
“Everything was great and your staff was wonderful. No wait at all and I appreciate you checking in.”
After the trip
“Treatment was great and I'm so grateful to you and your staff. Everyone made it easier and I'm very thankful for your help. Again, thanks for all your help coordinating and I look forward to returning to Japan in the future.”

Examples of Travel Plans We Support

Example 1
Tokyo City Stay
7 nights in Tokyo
Single treatment location
Ideal for first-time visitors
Example 2
Tokyo + Kyoto Journey
10–14 day itinerary
Treatment planning aligned with travel dates
Coordination integrated with hotel stays
Example 3
All of Japan. Wherever You Want.
Coverage: anywhere in Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Arrangement track record: Tokyo; Osaka, Hiroshima and Sapporo case by case
Clinics matched to your chosen destinations
Your itinerary shapes the route
Example 4
Luxury Accommodation Requests
Hotel-based treatment options when available
Designed around premium travel experiences

Dialysis travelers deserve clear information. Not just hope.

Taka started RSA Hub after seeing how many international visitors quietly abandoned plans to travel Japan, not because travel was impossible, but because no one had shown them a realistic path forward.

That didn't have to be the case. Japan is reachable for dialysis travelers. The process, when laid out clearly, is manageable. RSA Hub exists to bridge that gap by providing honest, practical information that helps people understand what is genuinely possible for their specific situation.

Dialysis travelers deserve the same opportunity to experience Japan as anyone else. They simply need the right support to navigate the planning process with confidence.

Licensed Travel Service Manager (旅行業務取扱管理者)
Japan Cultural Ambassador
Based in Tokyo, with nationwide coordination support
233 guest reviews as a guide, 4.99 out of 5 on average
Read guest reviews of Taka as a guide
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-8616
Has obtained a guest’s treatment records from their US home clinic (DaVita) and handed them over to the Japanese medical team
For discerning travelers

For Guests Who Prefer Treatment
to Stay in the Background

For guests who value privacy, comfort, and seamless travel. Your treatment schedule stays in the background. Your Japan experience stays in the foreground.

  • Hotel-suite dialysis arrangements
  • Taxi transfers, arranged for you
  • Help with communication in Japanese
  • Concierge-level coordination
  • Multi-city itinerary support
Dialysis care prepared in a luxury hotel suite overlooking Tokyo
Care that stays seamlessly in the background
Simple. Personal. Handled.

How It Works

1
Personalized Travel Review

Share your travel goals and care requirements. We assess what’s realistically possible and build a plan around your situation.

2
Dialysis Coordination

We identify and contact clinics across your cities in Japanese, in the format and tone Japanese medical facilities expect.

3
Travel Planning

Hotels informed. Transport coordinated. Medical records prepared. Your itinerary built around confirmed sessions.

4
Enjoy Japan

Travel with confidence. We remain available throughout your trip for questions or adjustments.

Complimentary

Your Personalized
Japan Travel Review

Receive a personalized assessment covering:

  • Travel suitability for your situation
  • Clinic availability and scheduling
  • Key planning requirements
  • What to expect at each stage
What you receive
1) Instant Feasibility Check: answer 4 quick questions and see your result on screen
2) About Dialysis Care in Japan: a one-page summary of the system’s scale and long-term outcomes, drawn from primary sources
3) Dialysis x Japan Travel Prep Checklist: a 7-phase planning guide
4) Clinic Communication Template Kit: email templates for contacting Japanese clinics (for patients and families)

Items 2 to 4 are sent personally by Taka after you submit the form.

See If Japan Is Realistically Possible For You

No commitment required. Taka will respond personally within one business day.

Imagine Arriving in Japan
Knowing Everything Is Already Arranged

Your dialysis sessions confirmed.
Your hotel informed.
Transportation coordinated.
Medical records prepared.
Someone to help with Japanese.
No last-minute scrambling.
No uncertainty about treatment at your destinations.
Confidence for both the traveler and their family.
Freedom to focus entirely on the experience: not the logistics.
Just Japan.

Questions We Hear Most Often

Have a more specific question? See our full FAQ, pricing & service structure, hotel-room dialysis, or Tokyo dialysis travel guide.

Is Japan Right for You?

Answer 4 quick questions and get an instant read on your trip’s feasibility.

What type of dialysis do you have?

This helps us understand your clinic scheduling needs.

How long would you like to stay in Japan?

Longer trips require more clinic bookings, but are very achievable.

Which areas are you hoping to visit?

More cities means more clinics to coordinate, but all are manageable.

When are you thinking of traveling?

More lead time helps us secure clinic spots, but we work with all timelines.

Reclaim the Possibility
of Japan.

Share your name and email. Taka will personally review your situation and respond within one business day with honest guidance on what’s possible for you.

No obligation. No commitment.
Simply receive a personalized review of your travel possibilities.

Every inquiry is reviewed personally.

No commitment. No contracts. Just an honest conversation about what’s possible for you.

Clinic Availability Can Be Limited

Many dialysis clinics require advance coordination. Starting earlier simply gives you more options and flexibility. No pressure, just better planning.