INAMI Pediatric Clinic
INAMI Pediatric Clinic is a neighborhood kids’ clinic in Shimoma, Setagaya — a quiet residential area that’s home to a lot of young families, including expats. Despite the name saying “pediatric,” the registered specialty is internal medicine, so worth confirming by phone or email exactly what ages and conditions they see before you show up with a sick toddler.
The clinic’s website has some English content, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese speakers exist. But “English on the website” and “English at the front desk” are very different things. Full English service isn’t confirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is limited.
For expats in Setagaya with kids, options that feel accessible can be genuinely hard to find. This clinic is worth a call to check current English availability. If they can accommodate you, the local, community-clinic feel is a real plus — less chaos than a big hospital, more continuity of care.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, community-style clinic rather than a busy urban practice. Parents tend to appreciate the less-rushed feel compared to larger hospitals. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The doctor is generally described as thorough and attentive with kids. Not a lot of expat reviews available, which itself tells you something — this is primarily a local clinic that happens to have some English-facing materials online.
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://inami-shounika.jp
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東京都世田谷区下馬３－１０－７
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Shimokitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 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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