AIIKUEN CLINIC
Aiikuen Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Mizumoto, Katsushika — a residential area in eastern Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they actually live there. It’s part of a larger care group (Aiikuen Group) that also runs nursing and elderly care facilities, so the clinic has that community-embedded feel rather than the polished anonymity of a big city hospital.
For English speakers, the situation is genuinely unclear. The group has some English presence online, but that doesn’t guarantee an English-speaking receptionist or doctor when you walk in. This is a local clinic serving a local population. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. That said, for straightforward internal medicine issues — think checkups, chronic condition management, referrals — it’s a functional option for expats in the area who’d rather not trek to central Tokyo.
Not a clinic to seek out from across the city. But if you’re in Katsushika, it’s worth knowing it exists.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specifically for this clinic is thin online. As part of the Aiikuen Group, the organization has a reputation for steady, community-focused care — particularly around elderly and chronic condition management. Expect a local clinic atmosphere: functional, no-frills, probably not a long wait compared to bigger hospitals. Doctors here likely take time with patients given the neighborhood practice setting, but don’t expect the kind of international-patient experience you’d find in Shinjuku or Minato.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.aiikuen-gr.com/
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東京都葛飾区水元３－１３－６
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Mizumoto Station (Kamanogawa Line) — 8 min walk
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