JSDF Fuji Hospital
About
Jieitai Fuji Hospital is located in the Subashiri area at the northern foot of Mount Fuji, in Oyama Town, Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. While originally established to provide medical care primarily for Self-Defense Force personnel, the hospital also accepts general patients under its internal medicine practice, contributing to healthcare in the local community. Consultations are available from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with services offered on weekdays only. The hospital is closed on weekends, public holidays, and the year-end and New Year period (December 29 through January 3), so patients are advised to confirm availability in advance. One notable feature of this hospital is its ability to provide services in English. As the area around Mount Fuji is one of Japan's premier tourist destinations, the hospital plays an important role in the region as a medical facility capable of communicating with English-speaking visitors. The hospital also offers ample parking, making it easily accessible by car. Additionally, the facility is designed to be barrier-free, ensuring a comfortable environment for those with physical disabilities or elderly patients. Under the disciplined management structure characteristic of a Self-Defense Force-operated institution, the hospital provides internal medicine services to the local community.
