Yakushima Town Kurio Clinic
About
Kurihara Clinic in Yakushima Town is a community-based medical facility located in Kurihara, Yakushima Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima Prefecture. The clinic primarily provides internal medicine services, with otorhinolaryngology (ENT) consultations offered twice monthly on Thursdays by appointment only. Operating hours are weekdays from Monday to Friday, with morning sessions from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoon sessions from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Reception is open from 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM. The clinic is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The facility is wheelchair-accessible, equipped with wheelchairs and an accessible restroom, and is entirely smoke-free. Free parking is available for up to 15 vehicles, and the clinic is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Kurihara Bus Stop. The clinic supports a wide range of public healthcare programs, including designated workers' compensation insurance, subsidies for intractable diseases, pediatric chronic disease coverage, hepatitis treatment promotion, and healthcare for atomic bomb survivors. In addition to outpatient care, the clinic offers home visits, home nursing, and home rehabilitation services to meet local healthcare needs. Health examinations and immunizations are also provided. The clinic director is Dr. Kenji Fujimura. English-speaking support is available for visitors from outside the island. Payment is accepted in cash only; credit cards are not accepted. The clinic serves as an accessible healthcare hub supporting the health of local residents on this World Natural Heritage island.
