FUKAGAWA YASUE Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • Neighborhood clinic, low wait times
  • Near central Tokyo
  • FUKAGAWA YASUE Clinic is a small internal medicine practice in Fukagawa, the older residential stretch of Koto Ward that most expats only pass through on the way to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. It handles the standard internal medicine workload — chronic condition management, checkups, colds and flu, referrals when something bigger is going on.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. Whether that translates to English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll be able to walk in and have a smooth English conversation. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend is a smart backup, especially for your first visit.

    If you live in Koto Ward and need a neighborhood clinic that isn’t a big hospital, this is a reasonable option to investigate. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation and confirm before you book.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online in English. It reads like a quiet neighborhood practice — the kind of place locals return to for ongoing care rather than one-off visits. Wait times appear manageable compared to larger hospitals. The doctor seems thorough with established patients. Don’t expect a slick urban clinic experience. This is functional, community-style medicine in a residential part of Koto. Fine for what it is.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has Japanese-language English-facing content online, which is a low bar but at least signals some awareness. No confirmed English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. Forms will almost certainly be in Japanese. If you go, bring Google Translate or a bilingual companion for anything beyond pointing at symptoms. It's not hostile to foreigners — it's just not set up for them either. Manage expectations accordingly.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.med.gr.jp/yasue/
    • 東京都江東区深川2-14-11
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 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?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    FUKAGAWA YASUE Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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