Kiyosumi Shirakawa Yokoi Ganka
Kiyosumi Shirakawa Yokoi Ganka is a third-floor eye clinic tucked inside the Cynex Building in Koto Ward, a residential pocket of eastern Tokyo that doesn’t see a ton of foreign foot traffic. That’s worth knowing upfront — this isn’t a clinic that’s built its practice around international patients.
The clinic handles standard ophthalmology: vision checks, contact lens fittings, eye disease screening, and general eye complaints. The website has some English-language elements, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth English communication at the front desk or during your appointment is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume it does.
If you live nearby in Koto or Fukagawa and need routine eye care, this is a reasonable local option. If you’re coming from across the city specifically because you need English support, call ahead first — or bring a Japanese-speaking friend to be safe.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent, no-frills local eye clinic. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice, and the doctor is generally described as thorough rather than rushed. The vibe is quiet and clinical — don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or explanation. Patients who’ve had smooth visits tend to be local Japanese speakers. Foreign patients haven’t left much of a trail online, which itself tells you something about the typical patient mix here.
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://yokoi-eye.com
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東京都江東区清澄３－４－１１ サイネックスビル３Ｆ
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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