Clinic Yanagisawa
Clinic Yanagisawa is a small internal medicine practice tucked into a residential address in Takanawa, one of the quieter, more affluent corners of Minato-ku. Internal medicine here means the usual adult stuff — checkups, chronic conditions, lifestyle diseases, referrals when things get complicated.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t always translate to a smooth English-speaking experience at the front desk. If you show up without Japanese, come prepared — a translation app and your key medical history written out will save everyone time. It’s not a clinic built around expat patients the way some Minato spots are, but it’s not hostile to them either.
Good fit for someone living or working in the Takanawa area who needs a local GP-equivalent for routine care. Not the first choice if you need everything in English and want zero friction.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Clinic Yanagisawa is thin online, which is pretty typical for smaller neighborhood clinics in Japan. What comes through is that it runs like a quiet local practice — appointment-based, not chaotic, reasonable wait times. The doctor appears thorough rather than rushed. Don’t expect a lot of small talk or hand-holding through the process. It’s functional, professional, and low-drama. Probably fine for follow-ups on known conditions or general checkups.
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 -
http://www.clinicyanagisawa.com
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東京都港区高輪４－１０－３１－９３４
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Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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