English-speaking Pediatrics clinics in Tokyo
Finding a pediatrician who can talk to you clearly about your child's health is one of the first priorities for any family raising kids in Japan. Across Tokyo, our directory lists 47 clinics with staff who can see young patients in English, spanning central wards and the wider suburbs. Pediatric care in Japan runs through the National Health Insurance system, so families with coverage typically pay 30 percent of the cost, and many Tokyo municipalities add a child medical-fee subsidy that can reduce or fully cover what remains at the counter. Routine services parents rely on most, including scheduled vaccinations, growth and development checkups, and care for the coughs, fevers, and rashes of childhood, are widely available. For everyday concerns you can usually go straight to a neighborhood children's clinic without a referral. The listings below let you compare locations, confirm which languages are spoken, and read what other international families experienced, so your first visit feels less daunting and you know your child is understood.
Seibo Hospital
Speaks English, Spanish, Japanese
Airu Minami Oota Ai Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
LOCO Clinic Nakameguro
Speaks English, Japanese
Ito Ojikamiya Internist and Surgery Clinic
Speaks Japanese
Kodomo Shien Sougou Kurinikku Morikawayoshiyuki Shounika
Naito Pediatric and Internal Medicine Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Ohira Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Kimura Clinic
Jikimiya Clinic
Samejima Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Hakusan Nagamine Ophthalmology
Speaks Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese
Kobayashi Clinic
Kijima Pediatric & Otorhinolaryngology
Speaks English, Japanese
Kyoujo Kai Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese, French
Akabane Shonika Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Hasegawa Child Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
SAKURA International Clinic Tokyo
Speaks English, Japanese
Kouga Clinic
Speaks Japanese
Mii Clinic Yoyogi
Speaks English, Japanese
Flow East Clinic - Peds in Hiroo
Speaks English
Koganei Family Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Tokyo Mother's Clinic
Speaks English
Minamiazabu Musubi Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Speaks English, Korean, Japanese
Akasaka Family Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Aiiku Hospital
Tokyo Station International Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Numata Medical Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Plaza Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Toranomon Nakamura Clinic
Speaks English
Aoyama Allergy Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Nishiazabu International Clinic
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
minato mita clinic
Sunnygarden Clinic Pediatrics
Speaks English, Japanese
National Medical Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Clinic Bambini
Speaks English, Japanese
Maternal & Child Health Center, Aiiku Clinic
Takanawa Mitsuru Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Sendagaya International Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Oritsu Kid's Clinic
Pauroom, Clinic for children and parents
Tachikawa Parks Clinic - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology
Speaks Japanese
Goryokai Clinic Shirokane-takanawa
Speaks English, Japanese
Kohoku Family Clinic
Speaks English
Matsunaga Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Minato Mita Clinic
Speaks Japanese
Suwa Child Family Clinic
Speaks English, Japanese
Clover Children's Clinic
Speaks English, Tagalog, Japanese
Juntendo University Hospital Department of International Healthcare
Speaks English, Chinese, Japanese
Common questions
Are there really English-speaking pediatricians in Tokyo?
Yes. Our Tokyo directory lists 47 children's clinics with doctors or staff able to see young patients in English, from the central wards out to the suburbs. Each listing shows the languages spoken so you can confirm before you visit.
How much does a pediatric visit cost with insurance?
If your family is enrolled in Japan's National Health Insurance, you generally pay 30 percent of the cost. Many Tokyo municipalities also offer a child medical-fee subsidy that can further reduce or cover what remains. Amounts vary by area, so check with your local ward or city office.
Can my child get routine vaccinations at these clinics?
Routine childhood vaccinations and scheduled checkups are widely available at pediatric clinics across Tokyo. It helps to bring your child's health records and any vaccination history so the doctor can see what has already been given.
Do I need a referral to see a pediatrician?
For everyday concerns like fevers, coughs, or checkups, you can usually go directly to a neighborhood children's clinic without a referral. A referral is generally only needed if the clinic sends you on to a larger hospital or a specialist.
Should I book ahead or can I walk in?
This varies by clinic. Some accept walk-ins for same-day illness while others prefer or require appointments, especially for checkups and vaccinations. Check each listing's details, and when in doubt, contacting the clinic first can save you a wait.