Nakabayasi Byoin
Nakabayasi Byoin is a pediatric hospital in Sumida’s Higashi-Mukojima neighborhood — a quiet, residential part of east Tokyo that doesn’t see a ton of expat traffic. That’s worth knowing upfront. This is a Japanese community hospital serving local families, not a clinic built with international patients in mind.
They have some English content on their website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese speakers, but don’t assume that translates to smooth English communication at the front desk or during consultations. If your kid gets sick and you’re nearby, this could work — but come prepared with a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend if possible, and written notes about symptoms and medical history.
The hospital covers general pediatric care. For expat families living in Sumida or the surrounding shitamachi area, it’s genuinely useful to know this place exists. Just go in with realistic expectations: this is a neighborhood hospital, not an international clinic.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online, especially in English. As a community pediatric hospital in a less internationally dense part of Tokyo, most reviews come from Japanese-speaking local families. General impressions suggest it functions as a reliable neighborhood kids’ clinic — routine check-ups, fevers, common childhood illnesses. Wait times and appointment flow are typical for a small Japanese hospital. Don’t expect the polished international-patient experience you’d find in central Tokyo.
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.nakabayashi-hp.com/
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東京都墨田区東向島３－２９－９
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Higashi-Mukojima Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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