CLINIC OHIRA
CLINIC OHIRA (大平医院) is a small internal medicine clinic tucked into the ground floor of City Court Sakuragaoka, a residential building in the quiet Sakuragaoka area of Shibuya — about a 7-minute walk from Shibuya Station. This is a neighborhood clinic, not an expat-focused international hospital. Think local GP energy: established, no-frills, probably handling everything from colds and checkups to chronic condition management.
The website has some English content, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual consultation. Whether reception can hold a real English conversation is unclear. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup, especially for anything beyond basic symptoms.
For expats living or working in the Shibuya/Sakuragaoka area who need a solid local internist — not a specialist, not an emergency room — this could be a practical option. Just go in with realistic expectations about language support.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to CLINIC OHIRA is limited in English-language sources, so take this with a grain of salt. Being a small neighborhood clinic in a residential pocket of Shibuya, it likely runs on appointment or walk-in basis with typical local clinic wait times — meaning potentially 20–40 minutes during busy periods. The doctor-patient relationship at clinics like this tends to be straightforward and efficient rather than hand-holding. Not a lot of small talk, but generally thorough on the basics.
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://ohira-clinic.jp
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東京都渋谷区桜丘町２３－１７シティコート桜丘１Ｆ
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Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote 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
Basic