MIYAKAWA Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
MIYAKAWA Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic is a neighborhood women’s health clinic tucked into the residential streets of Higashi-Yotsuki in Katsushika, eastern Tokyo. This is not a foreigner-friendly international clinic — it’s a local Japanese OB/GYN serving the community around it. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect fluent English reception or English-language forms waiting for you at the desk.
If you’re an expat living in Katsushika or nearby areas like Aoto or お花茶屋, this clinic is worth knowing about for routine gynecological care — think regular checkups, contraception consultations, or cervical screening. Come prepared with a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend if you can manage it, or at minimum your medical vocabulary written out in Japanese. The doctors here are experienced in standard gynecological care, but this will require some effort on your part to communicate effectively.
Not the easiest option if your Japanese is zero, but geographically convenient if you live in eastern Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback suggests a fairly typical neighborhood clinic experience — functional, no-frills, and doctor-focused rather than patient-experience-focused. Wait times can run long during busy morning hours. The doctors appear thorough with examinations and willing to explain findings, though that’s harder to gauge for non-Japanese speakers. The clinic has a calm, local feel rather than a rushed urban vibe. Not a lot of English-language reviews exist, which itself tells you something about the patient demographic 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://www.miyakawa-clinic.com
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東京都葛飾区東四つ木４－４９－１０
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Yotsugi Station (Asakusa Line) — 5 min walk
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