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Kenkou Clinic sits on the 3rd through 5th floors of the BOSEN building in Tachikawa, a busy satellite city west of central Tokyo that’s home to a large US military base and plenty of long-term foreign residents. It’s attached to Tachikawa Chuo Hospital, which gives it a bit more institutional backing than your average neighborhood clinic. The focus is internal medicine — think checkups, chronic condition management, lifestyle disease prevention, that kind of thing. They have some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth English-language consultations in person is genuinely unclear. If you’re in the Tachikawa area and need a solid internal medicine clinic, this is worth a call ahead to check the current English situation before showing up. Don’t assume the website English means the front desk is fluent — confirm first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The hospital affiliation suggests a more structured, process-oriented experience rather than a casual neighborhood GP vibe. Expect paperwork, potentially longer admin wait times, and a fairly clinical atmosphere. The multi-floor setup across floors 3–5 means it’s not a tiny operation. Thoroughness in examinations appears to be a priority given the preventive health focus.
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 -
https://www.kenkou-clinic.jp
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東京都立川市柴崎町３－１４－２ ＢＯＳＥＮ３・４Ｆ・５Ｆ
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo 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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