Harajuku Rehabilitation Hospital
Harajuku Rehabilitation Hospital sits in the upscale Jingumae neighborhood of Shibuya — a short walk from Harajuku Station and the chaos of Takeshita Street, but the hospital itself is a different world. Run by the Kyoju-no-Kai medical corporation, it focuses on rehabilitation alongside internal medicine, which means the patient mix skews toward recovery-focused care rather than quick outpatient visits.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and find fluent English-speaking staff at every desk. Reality check: this is a Japanese hospital that has made some effort toward accessibility, not a fully bilingual facility. Bring a translation app, have your Japanese address written down, and if you have a complex medical history, bring someone who can help bridge the language gap.
For expats dealing with post-injury recovery or chronic internal medicine issues in the Shibuya area, it’s worth knowing this place exists. It’s not a casual drop-in clinic — it’s a proper hospital with rehabilitation infrastructure.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, methodical approach — this is a hospital that takes its time with assessments rather than rushing you out the door. Wait times can run long, typical of Japanese hospitals. The rehabilitation focus means staff are used to working with patients over extended periods, which tends to create a more attentive dynamic than a busy outpatient clinic. The environment is calm and organized. Not a place for urgent, same-day minor complaints.
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.harajuku-reha.com/
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東京都渋谷区神宮前６－２６－１
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Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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