With the rise of the Omicron variant, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has made provisions for free COVID-19 tests in Tokyo during January 2022.
Note: If you need a COVID-19 test certificate for travel, then check out our other guide to getting a certificate of negative COVID-19 for travel.
Who can get a free COVID-19 test in Tokyo?
With these new provisions anyone can get tested at one of the sites listed below up until the 31st Jan 2022. However, if you have COVID-19 symptoms you should instead contact your GP, or call the Coronavirus call center (operators available in 11 languages).
List of free COVID-19 testing sites in Tokyo
The full list of testing sites can be found on the Tokyo Government website here (in Japanese).
And Here’s a handy google map with the testing sites marked:
We’ve summarised the options below.
Welcia Pharmacy
At the moment, the majority of the free testing sites are at Welcia pharmacies. They have multiple branches in most Tokyo districts and many of them offer the free testing, so chances are one of these will be your closest option. You can use their store locator to find a nearby branch, but double check that it’s on the government list (link above) before heading out.
Free PCR Test Sites
Some Kinoshita Group and Pikapika Company test sites in Tokyo offer free testing.
| Test Center Name | Location | Address | Map Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSJ | Hachioji | Hachioji, 8-9 Azumacho | https://goo.gl/maps/UsRek8dAgvTY5sJRA |
| Kinoshita Group | Kichijoji | Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 1 Chome−8−4 | https://goo.gl/maps/qYTzT4VpZXetwymVA |
| Kinoshita Group | Shinjuku | Minato City, Shinbashi, 2 Chome−16−1 ニュー新橋ビル 1F 西側角 | https://goo.gl/maps/7vMm7SdAW4eU9dF56 |
| Pikapika | Shinjuku | Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−23−1 | https://goo.gl/maps/3131ERb1B9Tw2DqF7 |
| Kinoshita Group | Shinjuku | Minato City, Shinbashi, 2 Chome−16−1 ニュー新橋ビル 1F 西側角 | https://goo.gl/maps/7vMm7SdAW4eU9dF56 |
| Pikapika | Shinjuku | Minato City, Shinbashi, 1 Chome−17−1 内田ビル 1F | https://goo.gl/maps/ghQvgLJ6G1a3BbhLA |
| J – VPD | Shinjuku | Shinjuku City, Aizumicho, 22, Yamada Bldg-3, 1階B室 | https://goo.gl/maps/RKdyWZRdypqnfivSA |
| ピカパカ | Ikebukuro | Toshima City, Nishiikebukuro, 1 Chome−15−8 三仲ビル 2F | https://goo.gl/maps/p5W1wvKLKNGCkhnX9 |
| Kinoshita Group | Ikebukuro | Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome−22−7 端光ビル | https://goo.gl/maps/h2jukfYSS1QUZZZt9 |
| Kinoshita Group | Hamatsucho | Minato City, Shibadaimon, 1 Chome-16-8 | https://goo.gl/maps/6y9ERuNrZg7Ud7Ry8 |
| Kinoshita Group | Shibuya | Shibuya City, Dogenzaka, 2 Chome−8−9 市橋ビル | https://goo.gl/maps/yFdWPARuwRaTSoQT8 |
| Pikapika | Shibuya | Shibuya City, Shibuya, 2 Chome−19−20 宮益坂村瀬ビル 1F | https://goo.gl/maps/zPGYrPwEczbMkdreA |
| Kinoshita Group | Akihabara | Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−14−7 秋葉原野村ビル | https://goo.gl/maps/ZcwyyhwbEyBNB37r6 |
| MSJ | Tachikawa | Tachikawa, Akebonocho, 2 Chome-3-4 | https://goo.gl/maps/EgiTsrpDWCj1xkKy9 |
| Kinoshita Group | Haneda Airport | Haneda Airport Terminal 1 | https://goo.gl/maps/4Ttj61NCYwWgBceN7 |
| Kinoshita Group | Haneda Airport | Haneda Airport Terminal 2 | https://goo.gl/maps/N7URSNwnLAGZJzEH9 |
What you need to bring for taking a free COVID-19 test
You’ll need to bring some ID that confirms your address (residence card, driver’s license, my number card). You’ll also need to fill out a form at the testing site. Once you’ve been tested, if it’s a PCR test, then results will likely take 1 to 3 days and for LAMP or rapid antigen tests results will arrive next-day at the latest.
