TERADA Hospital

Total reviews: 345
Senri Station (Tsukuba Express) — 8 min walk
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Near central Tokyo
  • TERADA Hospital is a full inpatient/outpatient hospital in Adachi Ward — one of Tokyo’s less central but densely residential northern wards. It’s run under the Shunwakai medical corporation and focuses on internal medicine, meaning you’re coming here for things like chronic conditions, checkups, or when a GP-level issue needs proper diagnostic backup.

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handled entirely in English. Adachi isn’t a heavily internationalized area, so the baseline assumption should be: bring a translation app, have your Japanese address written down, and if you have a specific condition, prepare a written summary in Japanese if you can. That said, having a hospital — not just a clinic — in this part of Tokyo is genuinely useful for expats living in the north of the city who don’t want to trek to Shinjuku or Minato every time something comes up.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a functional, no-frills hospital experience. Wait times can run long during busy morning hours — typical for a community hospital in a residential ward. Doctors tend to be thorough on diagnostics, and the facility handles a range of internal medicine cases rather than just quick consultations. The atmosphere is practical and local, not polished or international-facing. Expect a standard Japanese hospital workflow: reception, waiting, examination, pharmacy.

    English Language Proficiency

    Some English content on the website suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff on-site isn't documented. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. A translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) is strongly recommended. If you have a complex or ongoing condition, bring a written summary — ideally in Japanese. Don't expect English intake forms. This isn't a dealbreaker, but walk in prepared, not hopeful.

    Contact & Location

    • https://terada-hospital.or.jp
    • 東京都足立区扇1-20-12
    • Senri Station (Tsukuba Express) — 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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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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