Hospital
Arao Kokoro no Sato Hospital
English OK
Kumamoto Arao City
About
Located in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Arao Kokoro no Sato Hospital provides specialized medical care focused on mental health. The hospital treats dementia in elderly patients as well as depression, sleep disorders, and schizophrenia, and began offering geriatric psychiatry services in January 2026. It is also certified as a designated training facility by the Japanese Society of Geriatric Psychiatry, maintaining a high standard of specialized medical care. Consultation hours are weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, closed on weekends and holidays. Both outpatient and inpatient services are available in a warm and comfortable therapeutic environment. The facility is equipped with parking and barrier-free access, ensuring accessibility for patients using wheelchairs. Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted, providing convenience for those who prefer cashless transactions. English-language support is available, and the hospital is committed to providing community-oriented psychiatric care. Through initiatives such as publishing an in-house newsletter "Tsubomi" and hosting photo contests, the hospital fosters interaction with patients and local residents. These efforts enable the hospital to deliver specialized psychiatric care while maintaining strong community ties.
