Smida-ku Kyujituoukyu Office
Sumida-ku Kyujitsu Oukyu Office is a public emergency clinic run by the Sumida ward government, sitting inside the Sumida Fukushi Hoken Center in Mukojima. It’s not your regular GP — this place operates on holidays and weekends specifically to handle urgent internal medicine cases when private clinics are closed. Think sudden fever, chest discomfort, or gastro issues that can’t wait until Monday.
Because it’s a public ward facility, the vibe is functional and no-frills. You’re not getting a cozy private clinic experience. Expect waiting rooms, paperwork, and the general rhythm of a busy public health office.
English capability is genuinely unclear. The website is entirely in Japanese, and while some ward facilities have multilingual support materials, there’s no confirmed English-speaking staff here. If you’re coming in with a medical emergency on a Sunday, bring a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend if possible, and your health insurance card. This is a safety net, not a concierge service — but it exists for exactly the moments you need it most.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences tend to reflect what you’d expect from a public ward emergency clinic — functional, sometimes slow, but there when nothing else is open. Wait times on busy holiday weekends can stretch. Doctors are generally thorough given the urgent-care context, focused on triage and assessment rather than long consultations. The facility is clean and organized. Don’t expect warmth or hand-holding, but do expect competent emergency-level internal medicine care when private options are unavailable.
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.sumida-med.jp/yakan.html
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東京都墨田区向島３－３６－７ すみだ福祉保健センター
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Tawaramachi Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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English Support
Basic