HIRANO Clinic
HIRANO Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice tucked into a residential stretch of Sumida Ward — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a genuinely local clinic serving the Tatsuhana area near the Sumida River. It handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. The website has some English-language content, which is a better sign than nothing, but don’t assume the front desk runs on English. This isn’t a foreigner-facing clinic. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. That said, internal medicine clinics like this are often more navigable than you’d expect — symptoms are symptoms, and doctors here are used to working through communication gaps. Worth a call ahead to test the waters.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. As a small neighborhood practice in a less expat-dense part of Sumida, it likely draws mostly local Japanese patients. That typically means shorter wait times than big city hospitals, a familiar family-doctor feel, and a doctor who takes time with patients — but that’s pattern, not confirmed data. Treat this as a blank slate until you visit.
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.rickay.com
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東京都墨田区立花６－１－１４－１Ｆ
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Taihei Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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.
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English Support
Basic