Anchor Clinic Funabori
Anchor Clinic Funabori is an internal medicine clinic tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Funabori, eastern Tokyo — deep Edogawa ward territory, which means it’s genuinely local rather than expat-facing. That said, they do have conversational English capability, so you won’t be completely on your own if your Japanese is nonexistent.
This is your standard internal medicine setup: colds, fevers, chronic condition management, lifestyle disease stuff, general checkups. Nothing flashy. If you’ve just moved to the area and need a regular GP-style clinic within walking distance of Funabori Station, this is a reasonable option to have on your radar. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience — bring your insurance card, know your symptoms in simple English, and you’ll likely get through fine. The clinic has a website in Japanese with some accessible information, so doing a little prep before you go helps.
Good fit for: expats living in Edogawa who need routine internal medicine care and can handle a partially Japanese environment.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-frills neighborhood clinic experience — straightforward consultations, reasonable wait times for the area, and doctors who take symptoms seriously without rushing you out the door. It’s not a busy expat hub, so the pace tends to be calmer than central Tokyo clinics. Locals rate it well for consistency. Expats report getting through visits with basic communication, though the experience depends on which staff member you encounter on the day.
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://anchor-clinic.jp/
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東京都江戸川区船堀４－３－６ メゾンドサントル船堀１階
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Funabori Station (Tozai Line) — 2 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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