ASAKUSA UMAMICHI OKUNO SEIKEIGEKAIIN
Tucked on the second floor of a building in Asakusa’s older residential stretch near Umamichi-dori, this is a neighborhood orthopedic clinic — not a foreigner-friendly hospital with multilingual staff on standby. The name says seikeigekai (orthopedics), though it’s listed here under internal medicine, so worth confirming what you actually need before you show up. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee the front desk can hold a conversation. This is the kind of place locals have been using for years — practical, no-frills, probably a bit of a wait. If you’ve got a musculoskeletal issue and you’re in the Asakusa area, it’s worth a call. Just don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handled in English without some prep work on your end.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a classic small Japanese clinic experience — you’re probably waiting longer than you’d like, the doctor is thorough if brief, and the atmosphere is quiet and local. It’s not a clinic built around expat comfort, but it’s not unwelcoming either. Expect efficient, no-nonsense consultations. Regulars seem to trust the place. First-timers without Japanese may feel a little lost navigating the intake process.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.okunoseikei.com/
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東京都台東区浅草２－３４－７ ２Ｆ
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Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
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