Kagawa Naikashounikaiinn
Kagawa Naikashounikaiinn is a small neighborhood clinic in Itabashi’s Hikawachō area handling both adult internal medicine and pediatrics under one roof. That combo is genuinely useful if you’ve got kids and need a family-friendly setup without bouncing between specialists for routine stuff.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Full English support isn’t confirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese isn’t solid. Google Translate’s camera mode will get you through most paperwork.
Itabashi isn’t the most expat-dense part of Tokyo, so this clinic serves a mostly local Japanese patient base. It’s a community clinic, not an international one. Good for general checkups, colds, chronic condition management, kids’ illnesses — the everyday stuff. Not the place for complex specialist care in English.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a typical small Japanese neighborhood clinic experience — relatively short waits compared to big hospitals, a familiar doctor-patient dynamic, and straightforward care for common conditions. The dual internal medicine and pediatrics focus means families can consolidate visits. Patients seem to appreciate the local, unhurried feel. No reports of exceptional English support, but no horror stories either. It’s functional, accessible, and does what a community clinic should do.
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://kagawanaikashounika.com
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東京都板橋区氷川町２５－１
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Hikawacho Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
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English Support
Basic