Showanomori Kodomo Kurinikku
Showanomori Kodomo Kurinikku is a pediatric clinic sitting on the second floor of a Yaoko supermarket building right in front of Seibu-Tachikawa Station in Akishima, western Tokyo. Convenient if you’re in that part of the Tama area — less so if you’re commuting from central Tokyo.
The clinic covers general pediatric care: colds, fevers, developmental checks, vaccinations. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t bank on smooth English communication at reception. A translation app is a realistic tool to bring. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only.
The location inside a supermarket building is genuinely practical — you can grab what you need after the appointment. For families based in Akishima or nearby areas like Fussa or Haijima, this is a solid local option for kids’ healthcare without heading into the city.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clinic that runs efficiently for routine pediatric visits — vaccinations, sick-child checks, growth consultations. Wait times can stretch during cold and flu season, as with most Japanese pediatric clinics. The doctors appear thorough and unhurried during consultations. The supermarket-adjacent location gets mentioned positively — parents appreciate being able to run errands in the same trip. Nothing flashy, just a steady neighborhood clinic doing its job.
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 -
https://www.smcc.jp
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東京都昭島市美堀町１－１－１ ヤオコー西武立川駅前店２階
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Nishi-Tachikawa Station (JR Ōme Line) — 2 min walk
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