Harajuku Rehabilitation Hospital

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • Rehabilitation and internal medicine combined
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Harajuku Rehabilitation Hospital sits in the Jingumae area of Shibuya, tucked into a quieter residential stretch not far from the chaos of Harajuku proper. Despite the name, this is a full internal medicine facility run under the Kyoju no Kai medical corporation — a larger group that operates rehabilitation-focused hospitals across Japan.

    The rehab angle means this place is built for longer-term care and recovery, not quick walk-in consultations. If you need ongoing internal medicine management alongside physical rehabilitation, that’s genuinely useful. If you just need a GP visit, this probably isn’t your first stop.

    English capability is murky. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff is not documented. Bring a translation app, a bilingual friend, or prepare to work through Japanese forms. It’s manageable but not seamless.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried environment — expected for a rehab-oriented hospital rather than a busy urban clinic. Doctors tend to be thorough, particularly for patients in longer treatment courses. Wait times are generally reasonable compared to larger Tokyo hospitals. The facility feels functional rather than flashy. Not the place for a quick drop-in, but patients managing chronic conditions or post-acute recovery seem to find the pace and attention appropriate.

    English Language Proficiency

    Don't count on smooth English communication here. The website hints at some international awareness, but there's no confirmed English-speaking reception or bilingual staff on record. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will carry you through the basics, but for anything medically complex — explaining symptoms, understanding a diagnosis — bring a Japanese-speaking friend or hire a medical interpreter. Manageable, but you'll be doing the heavy lifting on the language side.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.harajuku-reha.com/
    • 東京都渋谷区神宮前6-26-1
    • Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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