For International Patients

Welcome. This page explains how a visit works if you are travelling in Japan or living here as a non-Japanese speaker.

Where we are

Gifu City is 30 minutes by express train from Nagoya (Meitetsu Line, about ¥600) and on the way to Takayama and Shirakawa-go. The clinic is a 2-minute walk from Meitetsu Gifu Station, on the 4th floor of the Compal Building. → Access

Language

• Our doctor and staff speak Japanese. During your visit we use translation apps (voice and text) so you can ask anything in English. Please allow a little extra time for this.
• Before your visit, you can message us in English on LINE. We reply in English.

How a visit works

1. Contact us on LINE or via the contact form. Tell us your travel dates, what you are interested in, and any medical conditions or medications.
2. We confirm a date and time for a free consultation. Weekday evening slots (until 23:00) are available; please book at least one day ahead.
3. Consultation (about 15–30 minutes). The doctor examines you, explains suitable options, risks and downtime, and gives a total price in yen.
4. Treatment — on the same day when possible, or on another day during your stay. Some treatments need a second visit (see below).
5. Aftercare. The doctor explains aftercare at the clinic (via translation app). If anything worries you after you leave Japan, message us on LINE.

Which treatments suit a short stay?

Usually fine during a trip (little or no downtime): Botox, hyaluronic acid filler, skin boosters (Skinvive, Juvelook, Jalupro, Plureal), Thermagen EVO radio-frequency tightening, KO laser toning, exosome and vitamin IV drips, laser hair removal (single session), AGA injections.

Plan around a few days of redness or scabbing: KO laser spot treatment for pigmentation, mole and wart removal, KO fractional laser, subcision for acne scars, chemical peels.

Needs a follow-up visit — please check your schedule first: thread lifts, double-eyelid surgery, under-eye bag removal (lower-eyelid fat removal), brow-lift procedures. These involve a post-operative check. If you cannot return for it, we may advise against the procedure.

The doctor decides what is appropriate at the consultation. We do not perform a treatment if we think it is not suitable for you.

What to bring

• Passport
• A list of medications you take, and details of any allergies or medical conditions
• For laser or VISIA skin analysis: please come without makeup, or be ready to remove it
• Credit card or Japanese yen (see Payment)

Payment

• Japanese yen only. We cannot accept foreign currency.
• Cash and major credit cards accepted.
• Cosmetic treatment is not covered by any health insurance. Receipts are issued in Japanese only.
• Prices on this site include tax. The doctor confirms the total before treatment; there are no hidden extras.

Evening clinic (weekdays until 23:00)

Useful if your days are full of sightseeing. Booking is required by the previous day. A consultation fee applies by arrival time: 18:30–19:00 free / after 19:00 ¥3,300 / after 20:00 ¥4,400 / after 21:00 ¥5,500 (tax included). Treatment prices are the same as daytime.

Good to know

• Age: 18 and over. Under 18 requires a parent or guardian present and a signed consent form.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding: most treatments cannot be performed. Please tell us in advance.
• Cancellation: please let us know by the day before. Same-day cancellation fees apply (see cancellation policy (Japanese)).
• Phone: our phone line is Japanese only. LINE or the contact form is easier for English.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get treatment on the first day? Often yes. The consultation comes first; if the doctor agrees and time allows, treatment follows the same day.

Do you prescribe medication for visitors? Yes, for treatments offered at the clinic (for example hair-loss medication), after a consultation with the doctor.

Can I pay in US dollars / euros / RMB? No. Yen only, in cash or by card.

Is the clinic easy to find? Leave Meitetsu Gifu Station by the north exit; the Compal Building is 2 minutes on foot. Take the lift to the 4th floor. The building entrance is open in the evening.

What if I have a problem after returning home? Message us on LINE with photos. We will advise you and, if needed, help you find care locally.

Supervised by Dr. Bunta Wakao, Director, Ginza Beauty Clinic Gifu (Gifu University School of Medicine).
All treatments are private (self-pay) medical care and are not covered by insurance. Results, risks and downtime vary between individuals. Prices include tax.