Katsushikaku Hokenjo

Total reviews: 345
Aoto Station (Chiyoda Line) — 8 min walk
  • Public health services only
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Katsushikaku Hokenjo is a public health center (保健所) run by Katsushika Ward — not a private clinic. That distinction matters. Public health centers handle things like tuberculosis screening, infectious disease reporting, mental health consultations, and certain public vaccinations. They’re not where you go for a routine checkup or a sore throat. Think of it more as a government health office than a walk-in medical facility. It sits in Aoto, a quiet residential corner of Katsushika, well outside central Tokyo. English capability is genuinely unclear — the city website has some English pages, but showing up expecting English-speaking staff would be optimistic. If you have a specific public health need — immigration health screening, for example — this could be the right place. For general internal medicine, look elsewhere. Bring a Japanese-speaking friend or have a translation app ready.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient experiences here reflect a government office more than a clinic. Waits can be long depending on the service. Staff are generally professional but interactions are procedural. People using this facility tend to have a specific administrative or public health purpose — not a spontaneous visit. Don’t expect a warm private-clinic atmosphere. It works for what it’s designed for, but managing expectations going in will save you frustration.

    English Language Proficiency

    The city of Katsushika has some English content online, but that doesn't translate to English-speaking staff at the counter. Realistically, reception will be in Japanese. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If you need to use this facility, bring a bilingual friend, a printed translation of your issue, or lean hard on Google Translate. Don't assume anyone will bridge the language gap for you — come prepared.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp
    • 東京都葛飾区青戸4-15-14
    • Aoto Station (Chiyoda Line) — 8 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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    Katsushikaku Hokenjo

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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