Ninufabushi Clinic
About
Ninufabushi Clinic, located in Makiminato, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a medical facility specializing in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, respiratory medicine, and cardiovascular medicine. The clinic's name means 'North Star' in the Okinawan dialect, reflecting its aspiration to be an unwavering presence for the local community, much like the star that has guided travelers throughout history. Operated by Medical Corporation Hakuikai, the clinic offers both outpatient services and home-visit medical care, with physicians conducting home visits on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Outpatient hours are weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with Saturday mornings only. The clinic is closed on Thursday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and public holidays, as well as during the New Year period (December 31 to January 3). The facility is equipped with a parking lot and is wheelchair accessible. English language support is available. Outpatient care is provided by multiple physicians including Dr. Masayuki Kunigoshi, Dr. Tomohiro Nojima, Dr. Yoichi Uechi, Dr. Atsushi Oohama, Dr. Maki Tamayose, and Dr. Seishiro Arima, who rotate throughout the week. A home-visit nursing station, Ninufabushi, is also located on the same premises, providing support for home healthcare services.
