Nakabayasi Byoin

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Higashi-Mukojima Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Dedicated pediatric hospital
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nakabayasi Byoin is a pediatric hospital in Higashi-Mukojima, Sumida — a quieter, residential part of east Tokyo that doesn’t see a lot of foreign foot traffic. That matters because English support here is genuinely uncertain. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations is unclear. If you’re bringing a sick kid here, come prepared with a translation app and written notes about symptoms and medical history in Japanese if you can manage it. As a hospital (byoin) rather than a small clinic, it likely has more resources and can handle more complex pediatric cases than a typical neighborhood practice. Worth knowing if you’re living in Sumida or nearby Asakusa and need a proper pediatric facility rather than a general family clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited publicly, especially from English-speaking expats. As a byoin (hospital) rather than a small clinic, you can generally expect more structured intake processes, potentially longer waits than a private clinic, and access to more diagnostic equipment. The Sumida area isn’t heavily expat-populated, so this likely isn’t a place that regularly handles non-Japanese-speaking patients.

    English Language Proficiency

    Honest answer: unknown. The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff on the floor. If you go, bring a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL, write down your child's symptoms and any medication history beforehand, and if possible, have a Japanese-speaking friend call ahead to confirm what support is available.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nakabayashi-hp.com/
    • 東京都墨田区東向島3-29-9
    • Higashi-Mukojima 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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    Nakabayasi Byoin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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