Saisho Shounika
Saisho Shounika is a small pediatric and internal medicine clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Itabashi-ku, occupying the first and second floors of a low-rise building in Higashi-shinmachi. Itabashi isn’t exactly expat central, so if you’re living out this way, options are limited — this clinic is worth knowing about.
The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception is almost certainly Japanese-only. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if the visit is complicated.
That said, for straightforward stuff — kids’ checkups, common illnesses, general internal medicine — the language barrier is more manageable than it sounds. The clinic is small and neighborhood-facing, which usually means shorter waits and a more personal feel than a big hospital. If you’re an expat parent in Itabashi, this is a name to keep in your back pocket.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a classic small neighborhood clinic experience — relatively short waits compared to larger facilities, and a doctor who takes time with each visit rather than rushing you out. The vibe is local and unpretentious. It’s the kind of place where the same families come back repeatedly, which says something. Don’t expect a slick front desk operation, but do expect attentive care once you’re in the room.
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://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~saisho/
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東京都板橋区東新町２－５５－４ １階２階
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Itsukaichi Station (Asakusa Line) — 8 min walk
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