Motoasakusa Ikeda Clinic
Motoasakusa Ikeda Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic tucked into the residential backstreets of Taito ward, not far from Shin-Okachimachi and Asakusa. This is the kind of place locals actually use — not a big hospital, not an international clinic with English-speaking coordinators on staff. They handle the everyday stuff: checkups, chronic conditions, referrals when something more serious comes up.
Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. But don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception is almost certainly Japanese-first. Bring your insurance card, a translation app, and any medication names written down in Japanese if you can manage it.
If you’re living in or around Taito and need a reliable GP-style clinic for routine care, this is a reasonable option. Just go in with realistic expectations about communication and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times are typical for a busy Tokyo internal medicine practice — expect to sit a while during peak hours. The doctor is reported to be thorough without being rushed, which counts for a lot. The atmosphere is quiet and local. No frills, no international-clinic hand-holding, but generally competent and unhurried once you’re in the room.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://ikeda-cl.org
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東京都台東区元浅草４－７－２２
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Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 3 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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