Sarue Kodomo Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • Thorough pediatric consultations
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sarue Kodomo Clinic is a neighborhood pediatrics practice in Koto Ward, tucked into a residential stretch of Sarugaku — the kind of clinic locals trust with their kids year after year. It handles the full range of pediatric care: checkups, vaccinations, sick visits, and developmental consultations. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Front desk staff likely speak limited English at best. If your child is sick and you’re in this part of east Tokyo, this clinic is worth knowing about — just come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese isn’t solid. It’s a small, community-focused practice, not a foreigner-facing international clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clinic that feels genuinely local and unhurried compared to bigger hospital outpatient departments. Parents mention the doctor is thorough and takes time explaining things — not the kind of place that rushes you out in five minutes. Wait times can stretch during peak cold and flu season, as with most small pediatric clinics in Tokyo. The atmosphere is calm and child-friendly. It’s a trusted neighborhood option, not a flashy facility.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English text on its website, which suggests at least basic awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't translate into guaranteed English-speaking staff. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only or very limited English. Medical forms will almost certainly be in Japanese. If you're not conversational in Japanese, bring a bilingual friend, use Google Translate's camera mode, or prepare key phrases about your child's symptoms beforehand. Don't expect the kind of English support you'd get at an international clinic.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sarue-kodomo.com
    • 東京都江東区猿江1-18-18
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 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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