Yagawa Ekimae Matsuda Jibiinkouka

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Kunitachi Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
  • Directly at Yagawa Station exit
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yagawa Ekimae Matsuda Jibiinkouka is an ENT clinic sitting on the second floor of the Sato Building, right in front of Yagawa Station in Kunitachi, western Tokyo. It handles the usual ear, nose, and throat territory — think chronic sinusitis, ear infections, allergies, hearing issues, and throat problems. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. This is a neighborhood ENT, not an international clinic — it serves the local community first. That said, ENT visits tend to involve a lot of pointing and showing, so communication barriers are often more manageable here than at, say, a psychiatry appointment.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to appreciate the convenient location right at the station exit — no long walks in bad weather when you’re already feeling rough. Being a neighborhood clinic, waits can vary; busy mornings are common at local ENTs in Japan. Doctors are generally thorough with examinations, using standard ENT scoping equipment. The vibe is quiet and functional — not flashy, but competent. It’s a practical place to get your sinuses or ears sorted without trekking into central Tokyo.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. For a basic ENT visit — pointing at your ear, showing where it hurts — you can often get by with a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL. Having a Japanese-speaking friend along, or preparing a written note explaining your symptoms in Japanese, will make things significantly smoother.

    Contact & Location

    • http://yagawamatsuda.jp
    • 東京都国立市富士見台4-9-3 佐藤ビル2F 206
    • Kunitachi Station (JR Chuo Line) — 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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