Higurashi Rehabilitation Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Nippori Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 min walk
  • Dual orthopedic and internal medicine
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Higurashi Rehabilitation Clinic sits on the 4th floor of the OAK Building in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa — a quieter residential corner of Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign patients. The clinic covers internal medicine alongside its orthopedic focus, so it’s useful if you’re dealing with something that crosses between joint pain and general health concerns.

    The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t always translate to a smooth in-person experience. Walk-in visits without Japanese language support could get complicated. Bring a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend, or use a service like Medically before you go.

    That said, the dual internal medicine and orthopedic scope is genuinely practical. If you’re in Arakawa and need a local clinic that won’t immediately turn you away, this is worth a call first. Just don’t assume the English situation is sorted.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a relatively calm, neighborhood-clinic atmosphere — not a chaotic urban hospital. Wait times seem reasonable for the area. Doctors appear thorough, particularly on the orthopedic side. The internal medicine scope adds flexibility. It’s the kind of place where locals feel comfortable, which is a decent sign. No strong pattern of English-friendly experiences reported, though, so temper expectations on that front.

    English Language Proficiency

    The honest answer: unclear. The clinic has some English-language web presence, which is more than many local Arakawa clinics manage. But there's no confirmed English-speaking staff, no documented English intake forms, and no strong pattern of expat patient reviews to draw from. Assume Japanese-only at the desk. A translation app will help, but a bilingual friend or telephone interpreter will help more. Call ahead if you can — even a short exchange tells you a lot.

    Contact & Location

    • http://higurashi-seikei.jp
    • 東京都荒川区東日暮里5-34-1 OAKビル4F
    • Nishi-Nippori Station (Chiyoda 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

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    Higurashi Rehabilitation Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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