Chofu Kokorono Houmon Clinic
Chofu Kokorono Houmon Clinic sits in the basement of a building in Kokuryōchō, Chōfu — a quieter part of western Tokyo, roughly 20 minutes from Shinjuku on the Keio Line. The name translates roughly to “Chōfu Mind Visiting Clinic,” and that visiting part matters: this is a psychiatric practice with a home-visit (houmon) component, meaning they can send clinicians to patients who can’t easily make it in. That’s genuinely useful for anyone dealing with severe anxiety, depression, or conditions that make leaving the house hard.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — but don’t assume that means smooth English consultation. It likely means someone made the effort, not that every staff member is fluent. Mental health care in Japanese requires real nuance, so if your Japanese is limited, you’ll want to sort out interpretation before your first appointment. Bring a bilingual friend, use a medical interpreter service, or confirm directly what support they can offer. The specialty focus here is psychiatric care, not general medicine.
Patient Feedback
Public review data for this clinic is limited, which is pretty common for smaller psychiatric practices in Japan — mental health stigma means patients rarely post publicly. What the clinic’s setup suggests: it’s a smaller, specialist practice rather than a high-volume hospital department, which typically means more time with the doctor and less of a conveyor-belt feel. The home-visit angle also points to a practice that takes accessibility seriously. Don’t expect a slick reception experience — expect something quieter and more clinical.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://chofu-kokoro-clinic.com
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東京都調布市国領町４－８－３ 調布亀の子ビルＢ１Ｆ
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Kokuryo Station (Keio Line) — 2 min walk
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