MATSUNOBU Pediatrics Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shakujii Park Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MATSUNOBU Pediatrics Clinic is a neighborhood kids’ clinic in Ishigamidai, Nerima — residential, low-key, the kind of place locals trust for routine checkups, vaccinations, and sick visits. The clinic’s website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the desk. Nerima isn’t a foreigner-heavy ward, so English infrastructure here is thinner than you’d find in Minato or Shinjuku. That said, pediatric visits often follow a predictable script — symptoms, duration, temperature — which makes a translation app or pre-written notes genuinely useful. If your kid needs a standard sick visit or vaccination schedule sorted, this clinic can likely handle it. Just go in with realistic expectations about language support and bring documentation in Japanese if you can.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Wait times can stretch during peak cold-and-flu season, as they do at most small pediatric practices in Tokyo. The doctor is generally described as thorough and calm with kids, which matters when you’ve got a scared four-year-old in the room. It’s not a flashy setup, but regulars seem to trust it for routine care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't mean the front desk can hold a full conversation in English. Nerima has a smaller expat population, so don't expect bilingual staff as a given. Bring a translation app, write your child's symptoms in Japanese beforehand if possible, and have your health insurance card ready. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.matsunobu-kidsclinic.com/
    • 東京都練馬区石神井台2-28-16
    • Shakujii Park Station (Fukutoshin 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    MATSUNOBU Pediatrics Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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