AKIMOTO FAMILY CLINIC
Akimoto Family Clinic is a general internal medicine practice tucked into the first floor of a small commercial building in Adachi — one of Tokyo’s more residential, less expat-saturated wards. That’s actually a point in its favor: this is a real neighborhood clinic, not a tourist-facing medical concierge service.
The clinic handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. If you’re living in or around Adachi and need a reliable family doctor who won’t make you feel like you need a translator just to book an appointment, this is worth knowing about.
Their English is conversational — staff can get through the basics with you, and there are some English-language resources available. It’s not a fully bilingual clinic, but it’s meaningfully more accessible than your average Japanese neighborhood practice. Come with your Japanese insurance card, a rough idea of your symptoms in simple English, and realistic expectations. You’ll be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, no-frills experience — short waits compared to bigger hospital outpatient departments, and a doctor who takes time to explain things rather than rush you out. The clinic has a genuine family practice feel: unhurried, straightforward, no unnecessary upselling of tests. For routine care and follow-ups, people seem to leave feeling like they were actually heard. Not flashy, but consistently solid.
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://akimotofc.org
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東京都足立区栗原１－７－２０ 小倉第２ビル１階
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Kita-Senjyu Station (Arakawa Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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