Terada Byoin kaigoiryoin

Total reviews: 345
Machiya Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 min walk
  • Long-term care available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Terada Byoin kaigoiryoin is a care and medical facility in Machiya, Arakawa — a quiet residential neighborhood in northeast Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. It operates under the Kyouwakai medical corporation and functions as an internal medicine and long-term care hospital (kaigo iryoin), which means it’s oriented more toward ongoing care and elderly patients than quick consultations. That’s worth knowing upfront — this isn’t a drop-in clinic for a sore throat.

    Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume that means full bilingual service. English capability on the ground is unconfirmed. If you’re considering this place for yourself or a family member needing longer-term internal medicine care in Arakawa, call ahead or bring a Japanese-speaking friend to sort out the practicalities. For expats in the area needing straightforward internal medicine, it’s worth checking — just go in with realistic expectations about language support.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this facility is limited online in English. Given its kaigo iryoin classification, it primarily serves patients needing sustained care rather than walk-ins. Those who do visit likely encounter a traditional Japanese hospital atmosphere — structured, efficient, not particularly international. Wait times and bedside manner are unknown quantities from an expat perspective. If you’ve been here, your review would genuinely help others in the community.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English-facing content, which is a small positive signal — it means someone there has thought about non-Japanese visitors. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking reception or bilingual doctors. This is a care hospital in a non-touristy part of Tokyo, so full English service is unlikely. Bring a translation app at minimum, or ideally a Japanese-speaking companion for your first visit. Forms are almost certainly Japanese only.

    Contact & Location

    • https://terada-hp.jp/
    • 東京都荒川区町屋3-23-14
    • Machiya Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 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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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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