Niihama Yamauchi Hospital is located along a historic slope in urban Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture—once a thriving logistics hub connecting the Besshi Copper Mine to the port. Specializing in internal medicine, this community-based medical institution traces its roots to 1930, when the founder's grandfather opened Yamauchi Clinic, and has supported local healthcare for over 80 years. Current director Yasuo Yamauchi upholds the philosophy of 'providing care from the patient's perspective,' striving to deliver high-quality medicine alongside compassionate nursing. Consultation hours run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with both morning and afternoon sessions available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Saturday offers morning consultations only, while Thursday afternoons are closed. The hospital is also closed on Sundays, public holidays, the year-end and New Year period, the Bon festival, and during local festival dates. The facility is fully barrier-free, ensuring accessibility for patients with physical limitations, and a parking lot is available for those visiting by car. Having served the community for decades, the hospital functions as a familiar health consultation hub for local residents.
