FUKUJUJI Hospital
FUKUJUJI Hospital sits in Kiyose, a quieter residential pocket of Tokyo that most expats never visit unless they specifically need this place. And there’s a specific reason to come: this is a dedicated tuberculosis and respiratory disease hospital run by the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association. It’s not a general clinic — it’s a specialist institution with serious pulmonology chops, including TB treatment, lung cancer screening, and complex respiratory cases.
The English situation is murky. The website has some English-language content, which is more than most, but that doesn’t mean the front desk speaks English or that forms come in your language. Kiyose itself is far enough from central Tokyo that you won’t find the international-facing infrastructure of Shinjuku or Minato clinics. Come prepared with Japanese or a translation app. That said, if you have a serious respiratory condition and need a hospital that actually specializes in it rather than a GP who’ll refer you onward anyway, this is a legitimate destination.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences reflect a serious medical institution rather than a walk-in clinic. People come here with real respiratory issues and generally report thorough diagnostic workups. Wait times can stretch, especially for specialist consultations. The facility is large and hospital-standard, not a cozy neighborhood clinic. Staff are professional but the environment is clinical and process-heavy. First-timers should expect paperwork and a system that assumes you know how Japanese hospitals work.
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://www.fukujuji.org
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東京都清瀬市松山３－１－２４
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Kiyose Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
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