Moriyama General Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 12 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Moriyama General Clinic sits in the quieter residential stretch of Kita-Kasai in Edogawa — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a solid option if you’re living out east and need a reliable internal medicine clinic without trekking into the city center. It’s part of the larger Moriyama Medical Association, so there’s institutional weight behind it, which tends to mean organized systems and consistent care rather than a one-doctor-show setup.

    For English speakers, they have conversational English capability — someone at reception or on the medical side can get through a basic consultation without you having to mime symptoms. It’s not a fully bilingual clinic, so if you have a complex or nuanced situation, bring notes or use a translation app as backup. But for standard internal medicine visits — checkups, chronic condition management, referrals — most expats should be able to get through a visit without major communication breakdowns.

    The Kita-Kasai area has a decent expat population, so clinics here are generally more accustomed to foreign patients than you’d expect.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally report a straightforward, no-fuss experience — you get seen, you get explained to, you move on. Wait times are typical for a Japanese general clinic: expect to sit for a bit, especially on weekday mornings. Doctors are described as thorough on the basics. The institutional backing of the Moriyama group means paperwork and referral processes tend to run smoothly. Not a flashy experience, but reliably competent.

    English Language Proficiency

    There's conversational English here, which puts it ahead of most neighborhood clinics in Edogawa. Reception can handle basic check-in and questions in English, and at least one staff member can communicate well enough during a standard consultation. Forms are likely Japanese-only, so arrive early if you need help filling things out. A translation app on your phone is still a smart backup — especially if your condition involves specific medical terminology. Not fully bilingual, but workable for most expat visits.

    Contact & Location

    • https://mk.moriyamaikai.or.jp/
    • 東京都江戸川区北葛西四丁目3-7
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 12 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Moriyama General Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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