Directly connected to JR Osaka Station | HERBIS PLAZA 4F
Ear, nose and throat problems are among the most common reasons travellers need a doctor in Japan. Cabin pressure, dry air, air conditioning and a long flight are all it takes. We are an otolaryngology (ENT) clinic in central Osaka, two minutes from JR Osaka Station, and no appointment is needed.
About English
Reception, paperwork and payment are handled in English. We have two doctors: one consults in English directly, and the other consults with the help of a translation device.
If you would prefer to see the English-speaking doctor, please call us before you come and we will let you know when they are available.
Also called aerotitis media. During descent, the air pressure in the cabin rises faster than your middle ear can equalise. If the Eustachian tube is blocked — often by a cold, sinus congestion or hay fever — the eardrum is pushed inward and can become inflamed.
| Blocked or full feeling | As if the ear will not "pop", often on one side |
|---|---|
| Pain | Sharp during descent, then a dull ache that can last for hours or days |
| Muffled hearing | Sounds seem distant, as if underwater |
| Ringing or dizziness | Tinnitus, or a brief sense of imbalance |
Mild cases often settle on their own within a day or two. Swallowing, yawning, or gently blowing against a pinched nose with a closed mouth can help the ear equalise.
Please see a doctor if any of these apply
Not sure whether it is worth a visit? Call us and ask — we answer in English.
+81 6-6341-8733
A straightforward ENT consultation usually takes around 10 to 15 minutes, though this depends on your condition and how busy we are.
| Sore throat & tonsillitis | Painful swallowing, fever. Common after long flights and air-conditioned rooms |
|---|---|
| Sinusitis | Facial pressure, blocked nose, thick discharge, headache made worse by bending forward |
| Middle ear infection | Ear pain with fever, often following a cold |
| Swimmer's ear | Pain when the outer ear is touched, after swimming or an onsen |
| Sudden hearing loss | Hearing that drops abruptly in one ear. This should be seen promptly, not left until you return home |
| Hay fever & allergic rhinitis | Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes. Japanese cedar pollen peaks between February and April |
| Nosebleed | Often from dry air, heating or air conditioning |
| Dizziness & vertigo | Assessed to determine whether the cause is in the inner ear |
| Appointment | Not required. Walk in during opening hours |
|---|---|
| Hours | Open 7 days a week, including Sundays and public holidays 10:00–14:30 / 16:30–20:00 (JST) |
| Where | 4F HERBIS PLAZA, 2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka See full directions → |
| Phone | +81 6-6341-8733 English available |
| Consultation fee | From ¥10,000, plus a multilingual support fee. Including that fee, a consultation comes to approximately ¥20,000. Tests and medication are charged separately. We explain any additional cost before proceeding. |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay, Apple Pay / Google Pay, transit IC cards, and cash |
| Insurance | Japanese national health insurance is accepted. Travel insurance documentation can be prepared on request |
Bringing your flight details helps. The airline, the date, and when the pain began let the doctor build a clearer picture. If you are taking any medication, a photograph of the packet is enough.
Too unwell to travel to us? We also offer house calls to your hotel room and online consultations.
Ear trouble that will not settle?
Walk in, or call first if you would rather ask. We answer in English.
+81 6-6341-8733Open 7 days a week, 10:00–14:30 / 16:30–20:00 (JST) · No appointment needed
The information on this page is general guidance about common conditions and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination. Symptoms, treatment and how long recovery takes vary from person to person. Please consult a doctor about your own condition.
