Goto eye clinic

Goto Eye Clinic sits on the second floor of the Yonezawa Building in Kokubunji, a quiet residential area west of central Tokyo along the Chuo Line. It’s a standard neighborhood ophthalmology practice under the medical corporation Meitomi — handling the usual range of eye issues: glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, contact lens prescriptions, and general checkups.

The website has some English-language elements, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t bank on walking in and having a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Realistically, this is a Japanese-first clinic. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your eye and saying “itai.”

That said, for expats living in or around Kokubunji, Musashino, or Tachikawa, it’s a practical local option — no need to trek into Shinjuku or Shibuya for a straightforward eye exam or contact lens renewal.