Stem Cell Therapy Cost in Japan: What Affects the Price?

Stem cell therapy in Japan starts from ¥3,520,000 (tax included) per infusion cycle at StemCellor, and the exact total for your case depends on a small number of specific, itemized factors rather than a single flat fee.

What the base price includes

The ¥3,520,000 figure covers a single autologous stem cell IV infusion cycle, tax included. Two items are itemized separately from this figure: an infectious-disease blood screening, required before any tissue is collected, at ¥22,000 (tax included); and, only if that screening detects hepatitis B or C, an additional cell-processing fee of ¥110,000 (tax included). Initial and follow-up consultations are complimentary. Full current pricing for every treatment is on our Pricing page.

What can add to the total

A small number of factors can change your total cost beyond the base figure. A positive hepatitis B or C screening result adds the ¥110,000 processing fee described above — this is the only conditional clinical fee tied to this treatment. If your physician proposes a multi-session course rather than a single infusion cycle, that course is priced individually after reviewing your screening results, not as a fixed multiple of the single-cycle price. None of these additions are decided in advance of your consultation — they follow directly from your own screening and physician review.

What's included and what isn't

Published prices include your physician consultation and candidacy assessment, the specific clinical items itemized for your treatment, interpretation support during consultations and procedures in English, Japanese, or Mandarin, and itemized invoices in English and Japanese. They do not include international airfare, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses during your stay, visa application costs and government fees, or other third-party fees not listed on our Pricing page. If you're planning a trip around this treatment, our International Patient Guide covers typical timelines and what to prepare before you travel.

Why the price isn't a locked quote until your consultation

Published prices are a starting reference, not a locked quote. Your final treatment plan, and the exact costs it involves, are confirmed only after your physician's assessment, since candidacy and any additional items — like the conditional processing fee above — vary by individual. Not every prospective patient is advised to proceed with treatment at all; candidacy is confirmed individually as part of an honest eligibility review, described in full on our Safety & Regulation overview.

Frequently asked questions

Is ¥3,520,000 the total cost, or just the infusion itself?

It's the infusion cycle itself, tax included. The mandatory ¥22,000 screening is itemized separately, and a conditional ¥110,000 processing fee applies only if that screening detects hepatitis B or C.

Does the price include travel and accommodation?

No. International airfare, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses during your stay are not included and are the patient's responsibility unless stated otherwise.

Will I know my exact total before I travel?

You'll see standard published pricing before you travel, but your exact final costs are confirmed after your physician's assessment during consultation, not locked in advance.

Is regenerative medicine covered by insurance?

No. Regenerative medicine offered under Japan's regulatory framework is elective, self-pay care and is not covered by Japan's national health insurance system.

What if I have more pricing questions specific to my situation?

Our FAQ page covers common pricing and payment questions, and your consultation is where case-specific costs are actually confirmed.