Uken National Health Insurance Clinic
About
Uken Clinic, operated by the National Health Insurance and located in Uken Village, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, is a medical facility providing internal medicine services in the remote island region of the Amami Islands. It is situated approximately 2 hours by car from Amami Airport and about 1 hour from Amami city center, within a 7-minute walk from the Uken Village Office. The clinic is open on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with closures on Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The clinic specializes in internal medicine and supports the daily health management of local residents. Various vaccinations are also available by advance telephone reservation. English language support is available, enabling the clinic to serve a diverse range of patients. Parking facilities are provided for those arriving by car. Given its remote island setting, Uken Clinic serves as an accessible healthcare hub for the Uken Village area, fulfilling the medical needs of the local community.