Vaccinations from April 1, 2024 onwards
Updated: April 12, 2024
Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, free vaccinations (special temporary vaccinations) will end on March 31, 2024, and vaccinations from April 1, 2024 onwards will require a fee.
For those aged 65 or over, the vaccine can be administered once a year in autumn and winter as a routine vaccination with subsidies.
Those under 64 years of age, and those over 65 years of age who wish to be vaccinated outside of the regular vaccination period, can receive the vaccination as an "optional vaccination" at their own expense.
Details of routine vaccinations will be announced once they are decided.
| Vaccination Category | Regular vaccinations (partial subsidy for vaccination costs available) | Optional vaccinations (full self-pay) |
| Target audience | ・People aged 65 or older ・People aged 60 to 64 who hold a Class 1 Disability Certificate due to a disability in the heart, kidneys, respiratory system, or immune function caused by the human immunodeficiency virus |
- Those who are eligible for regular vaccinations but wish to be vaccinated at a time other than the regular vaccinations. - Those who are not eligible for regular vaccinations regardless of the period. |
| Vaccination timing and frequency | Once a year in autumn and winter (planned) | Vaccination available from April 1, 2024Note: As soon as the vaccine becomes available |
| Place of inoculation | In principle, within the address | Vaccinations can be administered at any medical institution, regardless of whether it is in or outside the city. |
| Vaccine Manufacturers | Varies by medical institution | Varies by medical institution |
| Inoculation cost | Paid (some subsidies available) |
Paid (fully self-paid) |
| Vaccination ticket (pre-examination card) delivery | NoneNote: Fill out the pre-examination form provided by the medical institution |
NoneNote: Fill out the pre-examination form provided by the medical institution |
Inquiries about this page
Welfare Department, Health Division
Phone: 042-378-3421 Fax: 042-377-4944
