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** This article is based on information that was available at the time of publication and is no longer current nor is it updated. ** More and more countries are requiring evidence of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test before you board your flight departing Tokyo. While many assume a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is needed, the exact requirements vary by country and even by state within a country, so you should check the relevant requirements of the test before you get one. Tests are not free, and your government health insurance does not cover the cost of elective testing, so you'll be stung for the full amount—with prices ranging from to . Around seems to be the most common price point. If you think you might have contracted COVID-19, you should call your local hokenjo (public health center) to arrange an official government test. You should not go to the following centers (with a few exceptions) if you have symptoms of COVID-19. Additionally, please note that these testing centers are for people LEAVING JAPAN. If you are planning to arrive in Japan, please check our Guide to Arriving in Japan article. If you just want a test and aren't planning on travel then (as of late Dec 21 / Jan 22) there are now some places to get a free COVID-19 test in Tokyo. Important points to consider All the prices below include the cost of the test as well as issuance of a certificate in English that you will need for your flight check-in. If you don't need a certificate, depending on the center, the test might be slightly cheaper. We've only included in-person testing centers since the certificates are less likely to be rejected than online/do-it-yourself test kits. One provider (even linked to from the the JAL website) overcomes this by doing a video consultation while you're doing the test, but for the sake of simplicity, we've left online tests out. Before signing up for a test, you should also be very sure that you are getting the right test. For example, some clinics only offer antibody tests (新型コロナウイルス抗体検査) or antigen tests which are not the same as PCR tests. The testing method (saliva/nasal/nasopharyngeal) may be important depending on your destination country. Some clinics specialize in tests for China and Hawaii (two paricularly popular destinations), while others specifically exclude those places—so make sure the test measures up. Although this might seem rather obvious, don't leave your test until the last minute—make your booking early. For the cheaper options, there are reports of testing centers being booked out far in advance. Another consideration is if you are traveling with children. If they require a test and certificate, then you should mention this when you reserve your appointment. If the clinic doesn't have a pediatrics department, they may refuse to do the test on anyone under 18 years old. "Fit to fly" COVID test centers in Tokyo The information below was accurate at the time of publicaton. However, the various clinics may change the details at any time, so make sure you confirm the details with each clinic when you book. Also note that this list is not comprehensive. As of writing, there were approximately 200 clinics just in Tokyo offering tests for SARS-CoV-2. We've endeavored to include the ones that have English sites (some below still only have sites in Japanese). We've also excluded any clinics with a turn around longer than 2 days. If you want a much denser list of clinics throughout Japan (without pricing or links), check the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's official list. Airport testing centers If you are in an extreme rush or you are leaving urgently, then getting tested at the airport might be your only option. Getting your result may take hours and there may be a wait, so make sure you reserve in advance and turn up very early at the airport so you can get the result before you check-in. Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Result Hours Reservation Toho University Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Clinic 2 to 4 hours after test 7 days/week Online or 050-2000-4582 Kinoshita PCR testing center Haneda (terminals 1 & 2)1 (see cautionary note below) 2 hours after test 7 days/week, 9am to 6pm Online Narita International Airport PCR Center (English) 2 2 hours at earliest 24/7 Online 1We advise extreme caution with this option. It's intended as a cheap mass-market testing service and we have had reports of their testing centers in Tokyo refusing service to customers intending to board international flights. Also note that their testing centers are in Terminals 1 and 2---the terminals for domestic flights. 2After hours tests and tests without a reservation are Bunkyo Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Result Hours Reservation Koishikawa International Clinic (English) N/A Next business day at 1:30 pm Mon to Fri 03-6371-1702 or email Nitadori Clinic Approximately 2 days Mon to Sat 03-3827-1181 or online Chiyoda Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Result Hours Reservation Clinic For Iidabashi Same day from 6 pm (for tests before 11:30 am) Mon to Sat Online Clinic For Otemachi Same day from 6 pm (for tests before 11:30am) Mon to Sat Online Genki Plaza Clinic N/A Mon to Fri 03-5210-6620 Hibiya Clinic (English) 2 working days (including test day) Mon to Fri 03-3217-1105 Nakata Clinic 1 to 2 days Mon to Sat (closed Wed AM, Sat PM) 03-5511-7770 Shohaku Kai Sanno Medical Clinic (English) Approximately 24 hours Mon to Fri 03-3580-5001 Chuo Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Result Hours Reservation Kameda Kyobashi Clinic Same day 4:30 pm Mon to Fri1 Online Tokyo Center Clinic At least 2 days Mon to Sat (closed Mon afternoon) 0120-965-925 1Tests are only done at 8:15 am or 8:30 am on weekdays. Koto Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Heiwa Memorial Clinic (English) Next day (same day at earliest) Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat (morning only) Email Meguro Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Meguro No Otorijinja-mae Clinic Next business day at earliest (test done during morning of previous day) 6 days/week (closed Tuesday) 03-3779-7736 or online Minato Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Clinic For Tamachi Same day from 6 pm (for tests before 11:30am) Mon to Sat Online International Health Care Clinic (English) N/A Next day 7 pm 7 days/week 03-3501-1330 Mita Hospital Within 2 business days of test Mon to Thu Email Mita Kokusai Building Clinic Same day 5 pm (for tests before 10am) Mon to Fri, Sat morning 03-3454-8614 or online Nishi Shinbashi Clinic Next day Mon to Sat (closed Wed and Sat afternoon Online Sanno Hospital 2 days later Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 03-3402-3151 Shinagawa East Clinic (English) Next day 4 pm Weekdays 03-5783-5521 Taisei Clinic 1 to 2 days after test Mon to Fri 03-6426-5933 or online T Care Clinic (English) Next day after 5 pm2 7 days/week 03-6264-3639 or online 1Same day expedited certificate for an extra /person Nerima Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Sagawa Clinic 1 N/A Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 03-6915-7233 1Certificate available but cost not listed. Not clear if test price includes consumption tax. Ota Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Omori Station Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic Next day 3 pm 7 days/week 03-6423-0428 or LINE Shibuya Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Ebisu Clinic By 2 pm following day Mon to Sat 03-3440-3131 (note: no reservations---walk-ins only) Hiroo Garden Place Clinic Next day (evening) Mon to Sat (closed Thu PM, Fri AM, Sat PM) 03-3406-5530 Japan China Friendship Clinic Next day from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Friday results from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Saturday) Mon to Fri (closed Fri AM) 03-6276-9788 Jun Clinic From 1 to 2 days Mon to Sat (Closed Sat afternoon) 03-5489-0463 Sendagaya International Clinic (English) N/A Tue, Fri, Sat 03-3478-4747 Shinagawa Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation KARADA Internal medicine clinic Same day Mon to Sat 03-3495-0192 or online Shinagawa East Clinic (Actually Minato ward) Next day 4 pm Week days 03-5783-5521 Shinjuku Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation National Center for Global Health and Medicine Next day (afternoon) Mon to Fri 03-3202-1012 Navitas Clinic Shinjuku 2 days later, from 3 pm 7 days/week 03-5361-8383 Oda Clinic2 Next business day Mon to Fri 03-5273-0770 Shinjuku Naika Clinic From 9 am next day Mon to Fri 03-6276-6233 or online Takadanobaba Dermatology & Plastic Surgery (English) (expedited: ) By 9 am two days later Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat (morning only) 03-3232-1010 Tokyo Medical University Hospital Next day by 3 pm at earliest Mon to Sat morning Email (you need to send them a PDF) 1Site states that the test is for travel to China. Taito Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Asakusa Clinic 1 2 business days later Mon to Sat (closed Thu PM, Sat PM) Online only 1If you're an international student in Japan, the fee is Toshima Ward Clinic/Center Cost (incl. tax) Certificate issued Hours Reservation Ikebukuro Central Clinic 1 1 to 2 days 6 days/week (closed Wednesday) 03-5911-7262 1There might be an extra charge for the certificate

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