Toshima Kata Hiza Koshi Clinic
Toshima Kata Hiza Koshi Clinic sits in the Excel Chikawa building in Toshima’s Kanamecho neighborhood — a residential pocket of northwest Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign faces. The name translates roughly to “Toshima Shoulder-Knee-Back Clinic,” which tells you exactly what they’re focused on: musculoskeletal complaints handled under an internal medicine license. Think chronic joint pain, back trouble, and the kind of stiffness that doesn’t go away on its own.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign — it suggests some awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean the front desk can hold a conversation. Realistically, you’ll want to prepare a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese or use a translation app. This isn’t a clinic built around expat convenience, but if you’re living in Toshima ward and dealing with persistent shoulder or back pain, it’s a legitimate local option worth knowing about.
Kanamecho Station on the Yurakucho Line is the closest access point.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, so a full picture is hard to draw. Based on available signals, it appears to run as a focused local practice — patients come in with specific musculoskeletal complaints and get targeted attention rather than a rushed general consultation. Wait times at smaller Toshima clinics like this can vary depending on the day. Morning slots tend to fill faster. Don’t expect a large, polished facility — this is a neighborhood clinic doing one thing with some depth.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://katahizakoshi.com
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東京都豊島区要町３－２３－４ エクセル千川１Ｆ
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Senrikawa Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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