ARAI Clinic
ARAI Clinic sits in Mizuho Town, out in Nishitama — that’s the far western edge of Tokyo where it starts feeling more like countryside than city. It’s an internal medicine clinic, so think general adult health: checkups, chronic conditions, everyday stuff that doesn’t need a specialist. The building is called Long Hills, ground floor.
English capability is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which is more than most clinics out here, but that doesn’t mean reception will be comfortable having a full conversation with you. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and have your symptoms written out in advance. This part of Tokyo doesn’t get many foreign residents, so don’t expect the English-friendly infrastructure you’d find in Shinjuku or Minato.
That said, for expats living in the Nishitama area — and some do — this may simply be the most practical local option for internal medicine without a long commute into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are available for this clinic. It serves a quiet, semi-rural part of western Tokyo where foreign residents are relatively rare, so expat feedback is thin. Locally, small internal medicine clinics in this area tend to run on appointment or walk-in basis with moderate wait times. Expect a neighborhood clinic feel — not a big hospital setup, but a straightforward GP-style visit for adults.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://arai-clinic-nishitama.jp/
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東京都西多摩郡瑞穂町長岡１－５１－２ロングヒルズ１Ｆ
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Mizuho Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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.
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English Support
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