Ningen Dock — Japan’s Gold Standard for Preventive Health
One Trip. A Lifetime of Certainty
Invest in your health with Japan's most trusted preventive check-up, refined over 70 years.
人間ドック
Ningen Dock
Japan’s gold standard in preventive health — a full-body ‘inspection’ before illness strikes.
Ningen Dock is a comprehensive health check-up conducted in Japan.
Ningen means human in Japanese, and Dock (in English) means a facility for inspecting and repairing ships.
Inspired by ship inspections, Japan created the Ningen Dock in 1954 to check the body thoroughly before illness appears. It’s a one- or two-day program of advanced scans and specialist consultations — giving you clarity and peace of mind.
It combines the expertise of experienced physicians with advanced diagnostic technologies such as MRI, CT scans, and endoscopy.
Why It’s an Investment
“Studies show that for certain cancers, early detection can increase 5-year survival rates to over 90% — for example, breast cancer (99%) and colon cancer (91%) when caught at an early stage. ”
We insure cars, houses, and even phones. But the most valuable investment is in our health — because without it, nothing else holds value.
Annual Cost of Ningen Dock
$1.5K-3.5K
Cost of Late-stage Treatment
$100K-500K+
One proactive step now can save years of treatment later
Prevention is a lifestyle of the wise, blending health, travel, and lasting wellness.
Which Ningen-Dock Package You Should Choose?
Please note:
March appointments are now fully booked and we are no longer able to accept Ningen Dock reservations for March. More availability is expected from April through July.
The packages below reflect NTT Tokyo Hospital’s standard Ningen Dock programs. You may review optional tests through this link. If you wish to add any tests on top of the standard package, please contact Nippon Health and we will provide a customized quotation. Please note that availability of optional tests depends on the hospital’s capacity on your selected date and cannot always be guaranteed.
Ningen Dock - Japan’s Gold Standard for Preventive Health
Filters
What tests does the hospital offer?
-
Blood tests
Urine test
Stool test (two samples)
Hearing and general measurements
Eyes test
-
Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
A full-body MRI scan from the neck to the pelvis that screens for tumors or other abnormalities without radiation exposure. This can detect silent abnormalities across multiple organs in a single session.
-
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Checks your heart’s electrical rhythm; helpful if you have palpitations, high blood pressure, or family historyStress ECG
A stress electrocardiogram adds exercise (e.g., stair stepping) to uncover circulation problems that may not appear on a resting ECG.
Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)
An echocardiogram checks the heart’s shape and function to find issues such as enlargement or valve disease.
Caroited ultrasound
An ultrasound of the neck arteries that measures the vessel wall and looks for narrowing, useful for assessing hardening of the arteries.
Ankle–arm blood pressure comparison
Compares blood pressure in the legs and arms to look for narrowed leg arteries, identifying signs of poor circulation and overall blood-vessel disease risk
-
Head Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
This technique creates detailed images of the brain and its blood vessels. It helps physicians to identify small strokes, growths, or weak vessel areas at an early stage.
-
Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography (CT usually for age 40 and above)
Images the lungs and chest; CT offers a closer look for nodules or other changes. This can detect lung conditions and some early cancers.
Simple breathing (pulmonary function) test
Measures how much air you can move in and out and how quickly. This can flag asthma or chronic lung disease early.
-
Upper endoscopy (esophagus, stomach, first part of small intestine)
A thin camera looks for ulcers, reflux injury, infection, or early cancers. This allows early diagnosis and treatment planning for common stomach problems.
Colonoscopy (full colon)
A camera examines the entire colon; polyps can be removed during the test. Physician can directly remove polyps in this test, it also helps prevent colorectal cancer.
Abdominal ultrasound
Images the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and pancreas. This procedure can identify stones, cysts, fatty liver, and other common issues early.
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) focusing on bile duct and pancreas MRI
Focuses on the bile ducts and pancreas to clarify suspected blockages or stones. The procedure guides next steps when standard ultrasound or blood tests are unclear.
-
Bone density measurement (for women only) to assess bone strength.
-
Mammogram (age 40 and above) or breast ultrasound (typically under 40)
Age-appropriate imaging to look for small breast changes. It helps increase the chance of detecting breast cancer earlier
Breast magnetic resonance imaging (Breast MRI)
Provides a deeper look, especially helpful for higher-risk or dense breast tissue. This can improve detection of cancers that are hard to see on other tests.
-
Cervical screening (Pap test) and transvaginal ultrasound
Checks the cervix, uterus, and ovaries for early changes.
Why Choose Japan for Your Health Check?
Pioneer and Authority
Japan created the concept of Ningen Dock health check-ups more than 70 years ago, and has continuously refined it ever since. Today, Japan remains the global leader in preventive medicine and cancer treatment, trusted by millions of patients from Japan and abroad.
Advanced Imaging & Scans
Many world-class imaging technologies, from MRI to endoscopy, were pioneered by Japanese companies such as Fujifilm. Hospitals in Japan not only use the latest equipment to detect tiny changes early, but also design the process to feel calm and comfortable — with quiet, spacious machines and attentive staff guiding you throughout.
Same-day Explanation
Doctors review your results with you on the same day, so you leave with clarity and peace of mind. Reports are also available in English or Vietnamese for easy follow-up.
Interpreter Support Services
Professional medical interpreters accompany you throughout your check-up, from registration to your doctor’s consultation. This ensures that nothing gets lost in translation and you feel fully supported at every step.
Scale and Experience
With more than 10,000 check-ups performed every year at our partner hospital, Japanese physicians and nurses bring unmatched experience and consistency.
You could do a check-up locally, but Japan gives you more precision and better outcomes
Criteria
Origin
Package Depth
Doctors & Volume
Interpreter & Support
Costs
Recommendations
Japan
Birthplace of the Ningen Dock, with over 70 years of continuous refinement and a culture that values prevention
Includes full-body scans like MRI, CT, endoscopy, breast and whole-body MRI
Higher perceived value for quality, consistency, and attentiveness of care
Interpreter support in English
Around US$1.5K - $3.5K
Most complete, preventive by design, good value
Singapore
Adopted the concept later, mainly driven by corporate wellness programs
Offers advanced scans but at higher cost
Strong medical standards, often geared toward expatriates and corporate clients
English default
US$2k–5k
Trusted, but pricier
Thailand
Adopted the concept later, health checks are often packaged with medical tourism and wellness experiences
Also offer advanced scans
Good medical standards.
English/Chinese common
US$300–1.5k
Affordable, less depth, convenient for tourists
Vietnam
Newer to preventive care, with a simpler, more basic approach
Mostly labs and ultrasound, with a few premium “Ningen Dock” style packages emerging
Few doctors specialize in preventive medicine; most focus on treatment after illness appears
Mainly VIetnamese, limited support in English
US$200–2.5k
Convenient and cheap, but still limited in scope and depth
Your health journey start now
-
Nippon Health coordinates your entire care experience in Japan, from first inquiry to results.
-
We recommend the right hospital, package, and timing for your trip to receive care at our partnered hospital in Japan.
-
Should you require visa support, flight booking, or on-the-ground support, we will coordinate with other agents to help ensure a fast, care-free and safe journey to receive care in Japan.
Our Second Opinion Program will be performed online through Nippon Health platform.
-
Receive care at Japan’s leading hospitals
-
This is only the start of your preventive care journey. For Ningen Dock check-up, patients will receive dedicated report by the Japanese hospital. outlining your examination results.
Hear What Our Clients Are Saying