KARASAWA CLINIC
Karasawa Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Sumida’s Asakusa-adjacent Azumabashi area — old-school Tokyo, not the expat-heavy parts of town. It handles the everyday stuff: colds, blood pressure, chronic conditions, checkups. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a bilingual staff ready to walk you through everything. This is a local clinic serving a local community. A translation app will be your friend. That said, internal medicine clinics like this are often more accessible than they look — the conditions are familiar, the tests are standard, and a good doctor doesn’t need perfect shared language to take your blood pressure or read your bloodwork. If you live in Sumida and need a reliable GP-style clinic within walking distance, this is worth knowing about. If you’re coming from across the city specifically for English support, look elsewhere.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic, which itself tells you something — it’s not on the expat radar yet. Based on its profile, it’s a small neighborhood practice, likely with shorter wait times than larger urban clinics. Patients probably get decent face time with the doctor. The Sumida location means it serves a mostly Japanese-speaking clientele, so expect a traditional, no-frills clinical experience rather than anything polished for international patients.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.karasawa-clinic.com
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東京都墨田区吾妻橋１－４－１
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Asakusa Station (Ginza Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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