Murai Kids Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nakanobu Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Child-focused neighborhood pediatrician
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Murai Kids Clinic is a neighborhood pediatric clinic in Nakanobu, Shinagawa — the kind of place local families with young kids rely on for everything from fevers and rashes to vaccinations and developmental checkups. Dr. Murai runs a focused general pediatrics practice, and the clinic’s website does include some English content, which is a decent signal. That said, don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. Reception is likely Japanese-only or limited English at best, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic communication. If you have a child who needs a regular pediatrician in southern Tokyo and you’re comfortable navigating with some language prep, this is a solid local option. It’s not a foreigner-facing international clinic, but it’s a real neighborhood doctor — and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried doctor who takes time with kids rather than rushing through appointments. Local families appreciate the consistent care and accessibility for routine visits and sick-day appointments. Wait times can stretch during peak morning hours — arriving early helps. The clinic has a calm, child-friendly atmosphere. Not a lot of online reviews in English, so the picture is incomplete, but what exists skews positive.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic website has English-language sections, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't mean the front desk speaks English fluently. Realistically, you should expect Japanese-only or very basic English at reception. Medical forms are almost certainly in Japanese. Bring a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL, and if your child's situation is complex, consider bringing a Japanese-speaking friend. For straightforward visits — vaccines, colds, checkups — motivated expats manage fine here.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.murai-kids.tokyo
    • 東京都品川区中延5-8-19
    • Nakanobu Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 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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    Proficiency Score
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