Arakawa Ladies Clinic
Arakawa Ladies Clinic is a gynecology-focused clinic sitting in the residential Machiya area of Arakawa Ward — not a flashy part of Tokyo, but a genuinely local neighborhood clinic that serves the community around it. They handle standard ob-gyn needs: regular checkups, contraception consultations, prenatal care, and general women’s health.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking doctor waiting. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — basic communication may be possible, but anyone with complex medical needs or limited Japanese should come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. This is a neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center.
That said, if you’re in Arakawa and need a local gynecologist rather than trekking to a big hospital in central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about. Practical, local, and accessible for routine care.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clinic that runs on schedule reasonably well — it’s a local practice, so you’re not waiting in a massive hospital queue. Doctors are described as straightforward and thorough for routine visits. The vibe is calm and private, which matters for gynecology appointments. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or extended explanations if there’s a language gap, but for standard checkups the process tends to move efficiently.
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 -
http://www.arakawalc.jp/
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東京都荒川区町屋１－８－８
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Machiya Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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