JISEIKAI MAENO Hospital
JISEIKAI MAENO Hospital is a full hospital (not just a clinic) in Itabashi’s Maeno-cho neighborhood — a quieter residential part of northwest Tokyo that most expats don’t land in by accident. It’s run by the Jiseikai medical corporation, which operates several facilities in the area, so there’s institutional weight behind it. The focus is internal medicine, meaning they handle the bread-and-butter stuff: checkups, chronic conditions, referrals.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a better sign than nothing, but that doesn’t mean reception staff are fluent or that you’ll get through an appointment smoothly without preparation. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if possible, and don’t expect a bilingual consultation as a given. That said, hospitals under larger medical corporations sometimes have more administrative capacity to handle foreign patients than solo clinics do. Worth calling ahead.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this hospital is sparse in English-language channels, which tracks for a community-facing hospital in a non-expat-heavy neighborhood. Those who do end up here tend to be local residents or people referred through the Jiseikai network. Expect a standard Japanese hospital experience: organized, process-driven, potentially long waits during peak hours, and doctors who are thorough but time-limited. Bring patience and paperwork.
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://www.jiseikai.or.jp
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東京都板橋区前野町６－３８－３
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Maeno Station (Mmetro Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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