SHIN-AI HOSPITAL
Shin-ai Hospital is a social welfare foundation-run hospital in Kiyose, a quiet residential city in the northwestern outskirts of Tokyo. It’s not central — Kiyose sits on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, about 40 minutes from Ikebukuro — so this is really a local option for expats living in that part of the city rather than a destination clinic.
The hospital covers internal medicine with what looks like a broader community hospital setup, meaning you might find more departments here than at a small clinic. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of international patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. Reception and nursing staff likely operate primarily in Japanese.
If you’re in the Kiyose or Higashi-Kurume area and need solid internal medicine care, this is worth knowing about. Come prepared with a translation app, your health insurance card, and ideally a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese isn’t functional yet.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Shin-ai Hospital is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to build a clear picture. As a social welfare foundation hospital, it likely prioritizes thorough, community-focused care over speed. Wait times at this type of institution can be longer than at private clinics. The atmosphere tends to be calm and neighborhood-oriented rather than clinical and rushed. If you find a review, treat it as a data point — not a verdict.
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.shin-ai.or.jp/
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東京都清瀬市梅園２－５－９
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Kiyose Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
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