ISHIKAWA TERUYO Women's Clinic
ISHIKAWA TERUYO Women’s Clinic is a gynecology-focused clinic in Kokubunji, a quieter residential city in western Tokyo accessible via the Chuo Line. The clinic is named after its founding doctor and has a distinctly personal, small-practice feel compared to the bigger hospital-style clinics closer to central Tokyo.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English communication at the front desk. This is still a Japanese-run neighborhood clinic in a non-touristy part of the city. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app, prep your medical vocabulary in advance, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend. That said, for routine gynecological care — checkups, contraception consultations, menstrual issues — the clinical process is fairly standardized and manageable even with a language gap.
The clinic address puts it inside a building called “飛べない飛行船パート２” (roughly: “The Airship That Can’t Fly, Part 2”) which is either charming or deeply ominous depending on your mood that day.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, attentive doctor who takes time with consultations — not the rushed in-and-out experience common at busier Tokyo clinics. The smaller scale means wait times can be unpredictable but the atmosphere is calm and private. It’s a neighborhood clinic, so expect a local, non-international vibe. Patients who’ve managed here generally had some Japanese ability or came prepared.
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://teruyo-womans.com
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東京都国分寺市南町３－１－２８ 飛べない飛行船パート２
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Kokubunji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 5 min walk
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