Katsushikaku Hokenjo
Katsushikaku Hokenjo is the public health center for Katsushika Ward — not a private clinic, but a government-run facility handling internal medicine alongside public health services like TB screening, infectious disease consultation, and health guidance. It’s located in Aoto, a quieter residential corner of northeast Tokyo, not exactly convenient from central parts of the city.
Because it’s a ward office facility, expect a bureaucratic atmosphere: numbered tickets, waiting areas, and staff focused on processing rather than hand-holding. That’s not a criticism — it’s just the reality of public health infrastructure.
English capability is murky. The city website has some English content, but that doesn’t mean the staff at the counter speak it. This is a Japanese government office first. If you need internal medicine for a specific condition, a private clinic with confirmed English service will probably serve you better. Where this place earns its keep is for public health consultations, health certificates, and situations where you’re navigating the Japanese system and need official documentation or referrals.
Bring a Japanese-speaking friend if you can.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences here reflect what you’d expect from a ward government office: functional, systematic, and not particularly warm. Wait times can stretch depending on the day and service type. Staff are professional but focused on procedure. Doctors tend to be thorough when it comes to public health-related consultations. Don’t expect the kind of follow-up attention you’d get at a private clinic. It does what it needs to do — efficiently, if not always comfortably.
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.city.katsushika.lg.jp
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東京都葛飾区青戸４－１５－１４
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Aoto Station (Chiyoda Line) — 8 min walk
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