Hoshiko Clinic
About
Located in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Medical Corporation Hoshiko Iin is a clinic situated in front of Yanagawa Station with 11 parking spaces available. The clinic specializes in internal medicine, gastroenterology, surgery, psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine, providing community-based healthcare for many years. Consultation hours are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with reception closing at 11:50 AM and 5:50 PM respectively. The clinic is closed on Sundays, public holidays, the New Year period (January 1-3), the Obon period (August 13-15), and December 31. A distinctive feature of this facility is its integration of both Western and Eastern medicine. Acupuncture and Kampo (traditional Japanese herbal medicine) treatments are offered every Monday, following a treatment philosophy that avoids over-reliance on medication. With a psychiatrist on staff, the clinic addresses both physical and mental health concerns, including dementia, lifestyle-related diseases, insomnia, and depression. Some psychiatric services require appointments. The facility is barrier-free, and its convenient location near the station with ample parking makes it easily accessible. English support is available, and the clinic emphasizes patient-centered care that respects individual preferences.
