Chuo-ku Kyujitsuokyu shinryojo
This is a holiday emergency clinic run by the Chuo-ku medical association — meaning it’s only open on Sundays and public holidays when your regular doctor is closed and you genuinely can’t wait until Monday. It handles internal medicine cases: fevers, stomach pain, chest tightness, that kind of thing. Not trauma, not a full ER. Think of it as the gap-filler between “I feel terrible” and “I’ll survive until Tuesday.”
Located in Tsukuda, which isn’t the most central part of Chuo-ku, so budget time to get there. The website has some English content, but that doesn’t mean the staff speak English fluently — it likely means someone translated a webpage. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend. This place exists to serve the local community in emergencies, and English support is genuinely unclear. It will probably be manageable but don’t expect a smooth English-language experience.
If it’s a holiday, you’re sick, and you’re in Chuo-ku, this is your option.
Patient Feedback
Because this is a holiday-only emergency clinic, expect a waiting room full of people who also couldn’t reach their regular doctor. Wait times can stretch, especially on Golden Week or New Year holidays. Doctors are there to triage and stabilize, not deep-dive into your medical history. The experience is functional and efficient — you get assessed, you get a prescription or referral if needed, and you move on. Don’t expect warmth or extended conversation.
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.chuoku-med.or.jp/kyujitsu.html
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東京都中央区佃２－１７－８
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Tsukiji Station (Oedo Line) — 5 min walk
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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.
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English Support
Basic