Complete Guide for Japanese Patients Traveling to Shanghai
From Tokyo to Shanghai in just 3 hours, premium medical services
Flight & Visa Information
Direct flights from Tokyo to Shanghai take about 3 hours, Osaka about 2.5 hours. Japanese citizens can enjoy 15-day visa-free entry (group tourism), and medical visas can be arranged through us. JCB credit cards accepted. We recommend booking in advance during cherry blossom season (March-April).
Common Conditions & Shanghai Treatment Advantages
Cancer Treatment
Shanghai has advanced proton and heavy ion therapy, costing only 1/2 of Japan
Premium Checkup
Top Shanghai hospitals offer comprehensive checkups at affordable prices, with Japanese reports available
Dental Treatment
Shanghai dental hospitals have advanced technology, dental implant costs about 1/3 of Japan
Cosmetic Surgery
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital has strong plastic surgery department with competitive prices
Success Stories from Japanese Patients
Ms. Tanaka from Tokyo underwent a comprehensive checkup and early lung cancer screening in Shanghai. Early lung cancer was detected and successfully operated on, with total costs about 50% of Japan.
Yen Price Comparison
Shanghai medical costs average 30%-60% of Japan. For example: premium checkup about 30,000-80,000 yen, cancer treatment about 1,000,000-3,000,000 yen. JCB accepted.
| Treatment | Shanghai (CNY) | Home market | Est. savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Checkup | ¥8,000 | ≈¥350,000 | ≈50% |
| Dental Implant (single) | ¥3,000 | ≈¥160,000 | ≈55% |
| PET-CT Full-body Scan | ¥7,000 | ≈¥320,000 | ≈50% |
| Knee Replacement | ¥110,000 | ≈¥5,000,000 | ≈55% |
| Cataract Surgery | ¥15,000 | ≈¥600,000 | ≈55% |
Reference ranges at indicative FX; final quote confirmed by the hospital.
Service Hours & Timezone
Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Our Japanese-speaking customer service hours: Tokyo time 9:00-21:00, available year-round.
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