Oncology

Kitamura Clinic

喜多村クリニック

Onojo, Fukuoka · Kasugabaru Station (Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line), 7 min walk

Fukuoka-area integrative cancer clinic offering ANK (amplified NK) therapy, RIKEN-NKT cell-targeted therapy and the autologous cancer vaccine alongside standard treatment.

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Treatments at Kitamura Clinic

What each treatment is and how it is given. Whether it suits you is decided by the clinic’s physician after reviewing your records.

TreatmentWhat it isTypeLearn more
ANK (amplified natural killer) therapyNK cells collected by apheresis are activated and expanded thousands-fold and infused intensively; one course is 12 infusions. NK, NKT & T-cell therapiesHow it works →
NKT cell-targeted therapy (RIKEN-NKT)Dendritic cells processed with α-galactosylceramide are administered to activate NKT cells, triggering an interferon-γ cascade and immune memory; not HLA-restricted. Dendritic-cell & cancer vaccinesRelated treatment →
Autologous cancer vaccineThree vaccine doses and immune-response tests made from the patient's tumor tissue. Dendritic-cell & cancer vaccinesRelated treatment →

Many treatments listed here are self-pay (not covered by Japanese public insurance) and some are not approved as standard treatment in Japan. Regenerative and cell therapies are provided under registered plans based on the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine.

Costs depend on your case and differ for international patients. Your coordinator explains the clinic's fees, interpreter and coordination costs before you decide.

About the clinic

Kitamura Clinic in Onojo, just south of Fukuoka City, positions immunotherapy as a complement to surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is a registered provider of ANK therapy, in which NK cells collected by apheresis are highly activated and expanded thousands-fold, and of RIKEN-NKT therapy, which uses α-GalCer-pulsed dendritic cells to activate NKT cells without HLA restriction. The Cell-Medicine autologous cancer vaccine is also available.

  • Integrative oncology
  • ANK therapy
  • RIKEN-NKT therapy

International patients

What the clinic publishes

This clinic has not published an international patient service. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, medical interpretation and scheduling on your behalf.

What JapanMedAssist adds

  • Records collection and Japanese translation
  • Physician pre-review of your case
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Medical interpreter at every visit
  • Visa and travel letter guidance

Access and hours

Address
4-3-8 Nishikimachi, Onojo, Fukuoka 816-0935 福岡県大野城市錦町4-3-8
Nearest station
Kasugabaru Station (Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line), 7 min walk
Hours
Not published. We confirm appointment times for you.
Official website
www.kitamura.or.jp
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How we arrange your visit

  1. 1

    Send your records

    Share your diagnosis, reports and imaging through our secure form. We translate them into Japanese.

  2. 2

    Clinic match and physician review

    We check which clinics fit your case and ask the clinic’s physician to review it before you travel.

  3. 3

    Visit with an interpreter

    We schedule appointments, arrange a medical interpreter and explain all costs before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kitamura Clinic accept international patients?

This clinic has not published an international patient service. JapanMedAssist can coordinate records translation, medical interpretation and scheduling on your behalf.

How do I book Kitamura Clinic from abroad?

Send your diagnosis and recent medical records through our consultation form, WhatsApp or Messenger. A coordinator checks whether this clinic fits your case, arranges a medical review, and explains costs and next steps before you travel.

How much does treatment at Kitamura Clinic cost?

Costs depend on your case and differ for international patients. Your coordinator explains the clinic's fees, interpreter and coordination costs before you decide. Many treatments are self-pay and not covered by Japanese public insurance.

Which documents do I need?

Usually a referral letter or summary from your current doctor, recent pathology and imaging reports, and a list of treatments so far. We help you collect and translate them.

Where is Kitamura Clinic?

4-3-8 Nishikimachi, Onojo, Fukuoka 816-0935. Nearest station: Kasugabaru Station (Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line), 7 min walk.

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Sources

Summarized from the clinic’s public website on 2026-09-28. Report an error

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