Ando Ganka Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Shakujii Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ando Ganka Clinic is a neighborhood ophthalmology practice in Shimoishigami, Nerima — a quiet residential part of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. They handle the usual eye clinic workload: vision checks, glaucoma screening, dry eye, cataracts, and general eye complaints.

    The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese speakers exist. But that doesn’t mean you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation with reception. Full English service is genuinely unclear, and Nerima isn’t a particularly international neighborhood, so don’t expect the bilingual setup you’d find at a clinic in Minato or Shinjuku.

    If you live in Nerima and need an eye doctor for a routine issue, this is a reasonable local option. If you’re traveling from elsewhere in Tokyo specifically for English support, do some groundwork first — call ahead, or use Google Translate to send an inquiry via their website contact form.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Ando Ganka is limited in English-language sources, which tracks for a local clinic in a low-expat neighborhood. Japanese reviews generally describe it as a competent, no-fuss practice — the kind of place where you get seen, get a clear explanation, and leave with a prescription or referral if needed. Wait times appear typical for a small Tokyo clinic: manageable on quieter days, longer if you show up mid-morning without a reservation.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has an English-language section on its website, so there's some awareness of non-Japanese patients. Beyond that, the actual in-clinic English capability is unknown. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. If you go, bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese beforehand, and don't count on forms being available in English. A Japanese-speaking friend or the app Midori for medical vocab will make the visit significantly smoother.

    Contact & Location

    • https://ando-ganka-clinic.com
    • 東京都練馬区下石神井1-5-19
    • Shakujii Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Ando Ganka Kurinikku

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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