HAYASHI CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Nippori Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hayashi Clinic is a small internal medicine practice sitting on the second floor of the Nakajima Building in Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa. Internal medicine in Japan covers a wide range — think colds, chronic conditions, digestive issues, fatigue, blood pressure — so this is the kind of place you’d go for everyday adult health concerns rather than specialist referrals.

    The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation when you walk in. It’s a neighborhood clinic serving local residents, so expect a Japanese-primary environment. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup. That said, smaller local clinics like this can be surprisingly accommodating if you come prepared — write down your symptoms, bring your insurance card, and keep expectations realistic.

    Nishi-Nippori is well-connected on the JR Yamanote Line, so access from central Tokyo is straightforward. If you live in Arakawa or the surrounding area and need a regular GP-style doctor for routine health issues, this is worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Hayashi Clinic is limited online, which is typical for small neighborhood clinics in Tokyo. Based on its profile, this appears to be a straightforward local practice — likely shorter wait times than larger hospital outpatient departments, a quieter atmosphere, and a doctor who knows the regular patient base. Don’t expect a polished international clinic experience. Do expect practical, no-fuss care for common adult health issues.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — there's English content on its Wix-built website — but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at reception is genuinely unclear. This is not a confirmed English-friendly clinic. If you go, use Google Translate or a medical translation app, write your symptoms down in Japanese beforehand if possible, and bring your health insurance card. A bilingual friend or interpreter would help for anything complex. Basic consultations with preparation are probably manageable.

    Contact & Location

    • http://hayashishinryoujo.wixsite.com/main
    • 東京都荒川区西日暮里5-33-3 中島ビル2F
    • Nishi-Nippori Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 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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    HAYASHI CLINIC

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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