JAPANLIFE GUIDE

What to do in an emergency

If you need help now, move to a safe place and choose the correct number below. A confirmation appears before the call starts.

Police

110

For crime, theft, a traffic accident, or immediate police help.

Ambulance / Fire

119

When you urgently need an ambulance, fire service, or rescue.

When the call connects, give your location first. If you do not know the address, name the station and exit, building, shop, or intersection.

Unsure about calling an ambulance? Dial #7119

In some areas such as Tokyo and Osaka, the Emergency Consultation Center (#7119) lets you ask a nurse by phone whether an ambulance is needed. If it does not connect, or if the person is unconscious or bleeding heavily, call 119 right away.

#7119

Get multilingual help during your trip

The JNTO Japan Visitor Hotline offers 24-hour support for accidents, disasters, and travel problems in English, Chinese, and Korean. It does not replace 110 or 119.