SHIRAISHI IIN

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 12 min walk
  • Neighborhood naika, Edogawa area
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Shiraishi Clinic is a small neighborhood internal medicine practice tucked into a residential pocket of Higashi-Koiwa in Edogawa Ward — not exactly a hotspot for expats, but a solid option if you live in the area and need a local GP-style doctor for the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, blood pressure checks, that kind of thing.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Reality is this is a traditional Japanese neighborhood clinic where Japanese is the working language. A translation app and some prepared phrases will go a long way. Bring your insurance card, a list of your medications in Japanese if possible, and manage your expectations accordingly.

    If you’re in Edogawa and need internal medicine without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about. Just go in prepared.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited online, especially in English. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood naika clinic in Edogawa, expect a typical Japanese local clinic experience: modest waiting area, relatively short appointments focused on the chief complaint, and a doctor who knows their regular patients well. Walk-in availability may depend on the day. Not a place built around expat comfort — but functional and local.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during consultation. Full English service is unconfirmed. Realistically, this is a Japanese-language clinic. Bring Google Translate or a bilingual friend if your Japanese is limited. Having your symptoms and medical history written out in Japanese beforehand will make the visit significantly smoother.

    Contact & Location

    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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    SHIRAISHI IIN

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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