KAJIWARA EYE CARE CLINIC
Kajiwara Eye Care Clinic is a dedicated ophthalmology practice on the second floor of the Arca East building in Kinshicho, Sumida — one of Tokyo’s more residential eastern wards, a bit off the typical expat trail but well connected by train. They handle the full range of eye care: routine exams, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, contact lens fittings, the works.
The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. It’s probably somewhere in the middle — staff may manage basic exchanges, but complex medical conversations will be harder. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup for anything beyond a straightforward checkup.
Kinshicho Station is right there, served by JR Sobu and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon lines, so access from central Tokyo is easy enough. If you’re in eastern Tokyo and need an eye doctor, this is worth considering — just go in with realistic expectations about the English situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, no-rush approach from the doctors — people don’t feel processed and pushed out. Wait times at Japanese eye clinics can run long, and this one is no exception during busy periods, especially mornings. The Arca East location is convenient and the facility feels modern. Patients generally leave feeling like their eyes were actually examined properly, not just glanced at.
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.eyecareclinic.info/
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東京都墨田区錦糸３－２－１ アルカイースト２階
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Kinshicho Station (Sobu Line) — 2 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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English Support
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