Rokakujizo Orthopaedic Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tanashi Station (West Tokyo Line) — 8 min walk
  • Western Tokyo suburbs location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Rokakujizo Orthopaedic Clinic sits in the Nishihara Clinic Building in Nishi-Tokyo City — not the most central location, but a solid neighborhood orthopedics option for expats living in the western Tokyo suburbs. They handle the usual orthopedic workload: joint pain, sports injuries, back problems, fractures, post-surgical rehab. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience at the desk. Realistically, this is a Japanese-language clinic that may have staff who can manage basic English exchanges. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down, and don’t count on forms being in English. If you’re living nearby in Nishi-Tokyo and need an orthopedist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth trying — just go in prepared.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback suggests a fairly typical Japanese neighborhood clinic experience — efficient, no-frills, focused on getting you diagnosed and treated. Wait times can vary depending on the day. Doctors appear thorough with imaging and physical assessment, which is standard for Japanese orthopedics. The vibe is calm and functional rather than warm and chatty. Patients who come prepared with written symptom descriptions tend to get more out of appointments.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least passing awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's about as far as it goes. On-site English fluency is unconfirmed. Reception staff likely speak Japanese only. Bring a translation app like Google Translate with camera mode ready for paperwork. Writing your symptoms and medical history in Japanese beforehand will save you real time. Don't expect English forms or an English-speaking doctor as a given.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.rokaku-cl.com
    • 東京都西東京市西原町5-1-8 西原クリニックビル1F
    • Tanashi Station (West Tokyo Line) — 8 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Rokakujizo Orthopaedic Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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