Kaneyama Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Arai Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kaneyama Clinic is a pediatrics-only practice on the 4th floor of the Nitto Shin田Building in Adachi Ward — not the flashiest part of Tokyo, but a solid residential area where families actually live. They handle the standard pediatric workload: sick visits, well-child checkups, vaccinations. The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth bilingual consultation. Reality is probably closer to basic English at reception with a translation app bridging the gaps during the actual appointment. If you have a young child and you’re living in Adachi or nearby areas like Kita or Arakawa, this is worth knowing about — English-friendly pediatricians in this part of northeast Tokyo are genuinely hard to find. Come prepared with written notes about symptoms, your kid’s vaccination history, and patience. The clinic is on the 4th floor, so factor that in with strollers.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a neighborhood pediatrician vibe — nothing fancy, but generally thorough with kids. Wait times can stretch during peak sick season, which is true of basically every Japanese pediatric clinic. Doctors appear to take symptoms seriously rather than rushing families out. The 4th-floor location means it’s not immediately obvious from street level. Overall impression is competent, local, and practical rather than internationally polished.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English sections, which puts it ahead of most local pediatric clinics in Adachi. But website English and spoken English are two different things. Reception staff likely have limited conversational English. The doctor's English ability is unknown. Realistically, plan to use Google Translate or a medical interpreter app for anything beyond basic exchanges. If your Japanese partner or a bilingual friend can come along for the first visit, that's your safest move.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kaneyama-clinic.com/
    • 東京都足立区新田3-34-5 日土地新田ビル4F
    • Nishi-Arai Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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