Tsujikodomo Clinic
Tsujikodomo Clinic is a pediatric practice on the second floor of a building in the Kinuta area of Setagaya — a residential part of western Tokyo popular with families, including expats. It handles the standard range of kids’ health needs: checkups, vaccinations, sick visits, and developmental concerns.
The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff speak fluent English during appointments. Realistically, this is a Japanese neighborhood clinic where Japanese is the working language. A translation app will help. If you have a bilingual Japanese friend or partner who can call ahead, that’s worth doing before your first visit.
That said, Setagaya has a solid expat family community, and clinics in this area are generally used to seeing foreign faces. The pediatrician handles infants through school-age kids. Worth a direct call or email to gauge the English situation before you show up with a sick toddler.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, attentive pediatrician who takes time with kids rather than rushing through appointments. Wait times can run long during peak sick season — common for Japanese pediatric clinics. The atmosphere is calm and child-friendly. Parents generally feel the doctor explains things carefully. No strong pattern of English-fluent staff in reviews, so communication support from your end is smart to plan for.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://tsuji-kodomo.com
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東京都世田谷区砧6-33-5 2階
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Kinuta Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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