Taira Tenogeka Seikeigeka

Total reviews: 345
Taira Station (Monorail) — 8 min walk
  • Hand surgery specialist focus
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Taira Tenogeka Seikeigeka is a hand surgery and orthopedics specialist clinic in Hino City, western Tokyo — not the most central location, but it’s a deliberate choice if you’ve got a hand, wrist, or upper limb issue that needs real specialist attention. The clinic’s name literally translates to “hand surgery and orthopedics,” so this isn’t a general sports injury clinic that dabbles in everything. They focus.

    The website has some English content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t assume fluent English reception when you walk in. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can, and be prepared for a mixed-language experience. Staff may manage basics, but complex medical conversations will likely need support.

    Hino is accessible via the Keio Line, so it’s reachable from central Tokyo without a car — just budget the travel time. If you’re dealing with a hand or wrist problem and want a clinic that specializes rather than generalizes, this is worth the commute.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clinic that takes hand and wrist cases seriously rather than rushing people through. The specialist focus seems to resonate — people aren’t being shuffled off to general orthopedics when they have something specific. Wait times at smaller suburban clinics like this can vary; morning slots tend to move faster. The overall vibe is clinical and professional rather than warm and chatty, which suits people who want competence over small talk.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is a good sign — it means they're at least aware that non-Japanese speakers exist. But website English and reception English are very different things. Realistically, expect Japanese-dominant interactions at the front desk. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will be your best friend here. Having your symptoms, insurance card, and any prior diagnosis written out beforehand will save everyone time and frustration.

    Contact & Location

    • http://taira-tenogeka.com
    • 東京都日野市石田2-9-17
    • Taira Station (Monorail) — 8 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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    Taira Tenogeka Seikeigeka

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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