tokubetsuyougoroujinhome Ikebukurohonchonosatofuzokushinryojo
This is a clinic attached to a special nursing home (tokubetsuyougoroujinhome — a long-term elderly care facility) in Ikebukuro Honcho, Toshima. That context matters: this isn’t a general walk-in clinic built for expats. It primarily serves residents of the attached facility, so whether they see outside patients at all is worth confirming before you show up. Internal medicine is the focus — think chronic disease management, general health checks, that kind of thing. The website is run by Frontier Social Welfare Organization and has some English content, but that doesn’t mean the reception desk is ready for a full English conversation. Ikebukuro Honcho is a quiet residential pocket just northwest of Ikebukuro Station — easy to reach, not flashy. If you’re an expat looking for a standard internal medicine clinic, there are more expat-friendly options nearby. If you have a specific reason to visit here — like a family member in the facility — it’s worth calling ahead to check availability and English support.
Patient Feedback
Public patient reviews for this clinic are sparse, which makes sense given its nursing home context — most patients are long-term residents, not walk-ins leaving Google reviews. What that means practically: no strong signal on wait times, bedside manner, or general patient experience for outside visitors. If you do manage to get an appointment, expect a no-frills, functional internal medicine setup oriented around elderly care rather than international patient comfort.
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://frontier-sw.or.jp
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東京都豊島区池袋本町1-29-12
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Meiji-dori Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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