Nerimakyuujitukyuukann Sinryoujyo Heisetsu Nerimakuykankyuukyuu Kodomokurinikku
This is a public emergency and holiday clinic run by Nerima Ward — not a private hospital, a government-operated urgent care facility. It handles internal medicine walk-ins on holidays and nights when your regular doctor is closed. It’s physically inside Nerima Ward Office’s East Building, second floor, which tells you everything about the vibe: functional, no-frills, built for volume.
For expats, this place is most useful when you’re sick on a Sunday or national holiday and don’t have other options. Don’t expect a warm welcome in English — this is a municipal emergency setup, and staff are there to triage and treat, not to hold your hand through a language barrier. The website has some English-facing content, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff on duty is genuinely unclear. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese if you can, and keep expectations calibrated. It’s emergency access, not concierge medicine.
Patient Feedback
Being a ward-run facility, expect waits — especially on holidays when everyone else is also closed. Doctors rotate through and thoroughness varies. Most patients report getting what they need: a diagnosis, a prescription, enough to get through until their regular clinic reopens. It’s not a place people rave about, but it exists specifically so you’re not stranded. Expect a busy waiting room, no appointment system, and a pretty transactional interaction.
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.nerima-med.or.jp/
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東京都練馬区豊玉北6-12-1 練馬区役所東庁舎2F
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Nerima Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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