Arakawa Ogawa Ganka
Arakawa Ogawa Ganka is a neighborhood eye clinic sitting on a quiet stretch of Arakawa-ku, occupying the first and second floors of a small building on Arakawa 7-chome. It handles the standard ophthalmology workload — eye exams, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, dry eye, glaucoma screening, and general eye complaints.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception staff may have limited English, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. That said, eye clinics are often easier to navigate than other specialties — a lot of the exam process is visual and gesture-based anyway.
This is a local clinic serving a local neighborhood. It’s not an international medical center. If you live in Arakawa or nearby and need routine eye care without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s a practical option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a generally smooth experience for routine visits. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic — not instant, but not the two-hour ordeals common at larger hospitals. The doctors are reported as thorough, especially for contact lens fittings and dry eye follow-ups. The vibe is calm and local — no frills, no crowds. It’s not a flashy clinic, but people seem to leave with clear answers and actual treatment plans.
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://arakawa-eye.com/access/
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東京都荒川区荒川７－７－１８ １、２階
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Arakawa Station (Arakawa Line) — 2 min walk
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