Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Family Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Residential tower, easy access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Family Clinic sits inside the East Commons Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Front Tower — a modern residential-commercial building in Koto Ward that’s become popular with expats priced out of Minato and Shibuya. The clinic covers general internal medicine, meaning everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals.

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. It’s not confirmed bilingual. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. For routine visits, you might get by.

    This is a neighborhood clinic, not an international hospital. The upside: it’s small, accessible, and probably less chaotic than a big hospital. The downside: you’re not getting hand-held through the process in English. If you live nearby in Koto, it’s worth a call to test the waters before committing.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, small-clinic atmosphere — no massive waiting rooms, no hospital-level chaos. Doctors are described as thorough for routine internal medicine cases. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. It’s the kind of place regulars appreciate for continuity of care. No strong pattern of English-speaking patient reviews, so the experience for non-Japanese speakers likely depends heavily on which staff member you encounter that day.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that's not the same as bilingual staff at reception. No confirmed English-speaking doctor on record. Forms are almost certainly Japanese only. If you're going for something simple and can point at a body part or use Google Translate, you'll probably manage. For anything involving detailed medical history or medication decisions, bring backup. Don't assume. Call first.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ksf-clinic.jp
    • 東京都江東区白河3-4-3 イーストコモンズ清澄白河フロントタワー205号
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 2 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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