Akamatsu Eye Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Oji Station (Namboku Line) — 3 min walk
  • English clinic website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Akamatsu Eye Clinic sits in the REflO OJI building in Kita Ward, a quieter residential part of north Tokyo that doesn’t see many expats but is easily reachable from Oji Station. It’s a standard neighborhood ophthalmology clinic — think routine eye exams, contact lens prescriptions, dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma screening. Nothing exotic, but solid general eye care.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. Realistically, bring a translation app and have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can. The website is worth checking before you go — it’s cleaner and more informative than most local clinics, suggesting they’ve at least thought about accessibility.

    If you live or work in Kita Ward and need eye care without trekking to central Tokyo, this is a reasonable first stop for anything routine.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a well-run neighborhood clinic with reasonable wait times for a walk-in ophthalmologist. The doctor is described as thorough and unhurried during consultations — not the kind of place that rushes you out in three minutes. Equipment appears modern. The REflO OJI building location is easy to find. It’s a local clinic, not an international medical center, so expect a Japanese-style experience: efficient, professional, minimal small talk.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which sets it apart from many local eye clinics. But website English and spoken English at reception are two different things. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff on record. If you go, use Google Translate or Midori for anything you can't express yourself. Writing down your symptoms beforehand in Japanese will save everyone time. For a standard eye exam or contact lens check, the language barrier is manageable — it's not a complex conversation.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.akamatsu.clinic/
    • 東京都北区豊島1-35-15 REflo OJI
    • Oji Station (Namboku Line) — 3 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • 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.
    Akamatsu Eye Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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