NAKAJIMA HOSPICE & CLINIC
Nakajima Hospice & Clinic sits in Kiyose — a quieter residential area in the northwest corner of Tokyo, not exactly a expat hub. The clinic occupies multiple floors of a building and leans heavily into palliative and hospice care alongside general internal medicine. The name gives it away: this isn’t your standard neighborhood GP. If you or someone you’re caring for needs end-of-life support, chronic illness management, or compassionate long-term internal medicine, this is a serious, dedicated facility for that.
English capability is murky. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t assume smooth English service at reception. Come with your Japanese sorted, bring a translation app, or loop in a Japanese-speaking friend if you can. For routine expat healthcare needs, there are more accessible options in central Tokyo. But if Kiyose is your neighborhood or palliative care is what you need, this clinic has clear expertise and genuine purpose behind it.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — which makes sense given the palliative focus. Doctors here tend to take time with patients rather than rush them through. Wait times are generally reasonable for the area. The multi-floor setup means different services are spread across the building, which can feel a bit disorienting at first. Patients dealing with serious or chronic illness report feeling genuinely cared for rather than processed. Not a high-traffic urban clinic vibe — quieter, more deliberate.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.hospice-nakajima.com/
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東京都清瀬市元町１－３－４５ 玉春堂ビル２階、３階、４階、５階
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Kiyose Station (Seibu-Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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English Support
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