Nagashima Town National Health Insurance Takasu Clinic
About
Takasu Clinic, a National Health Insurance Clinic specializing in internal medicine, is located in Nagashima-cho, Izumi District, Kagoshima Prefecture. The clinic relocated to a new building in November 2020 and serves as a core medical facility in Nagashima-cho, equipped with the latest CT scanner (80-slice whole-body multi-detector CT) and MRI devices as of July 2025. Operating hours are weekdays from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday morning consultations only. The clinic is closed on Sundays and holidays, though services may be available through the Izumi medical district's holiday on-duty physician system. The staff includes 2 doctors, 16 nurses, 1 radiologic technologist, 6 administrative staff, and 6 other personnel, supporting the health of local residents. The clinic is accessible by car, approximately 50 minutes from JR Izumi Station, 40 minutes from JR Akune Station, and 30 minutes from the Akune-Kita Interchange on the Minamikyushu Expressway, with parking available. Barrier-free access accommodates wheelchair users. Nearby attractions include the town-run Hari-o Park in Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Gyonyodake Observatory, Nagasakihana Lighthouse Park, and relaxation facilities such as Nagashima Onsen. English assistance is available, providing medical services to both local residents and visitors.