Hayashi Mental Clinic
Hayashi Mental Clinic sits on the 9th floor of Takahashi Building in Akabane Minami, Kita Ward — a residential northern Tokyo neighborhood that doesn’t see a lot of expat foot traffic. Despite the name including “mental,” this is registered as an internal medicine clinic, so manage your expectations about what’s being treated here.
The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth English consultations in person is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a seamless conversation. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend as backup is a smart call until you’ve confirmed the actual situation firsthand.
Akabane is well-connected — it’s on the Keihin-Tohoku and Utsunomiya lines — so getting here isn’t difficult even from central Tokyo. Ninth floor means elevator access, which matters if mobility is a concern. Small clinic, niche location, uncertain English depth. Worth a phone call before you make the trip.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, which itself tells you something — this isn’t a clinic with a large expat patient base yet. From Japanese reviews, the doctor comes across as attentive and unhurried, which matters when you’re already anxious. The 9th floor location keeps things quiet and low-traffic. Don’t expect a busy urban clinic atmosphere. Small, calm, and probably appointment-based.
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://hayashi-mental.com
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東京都北区赤羽南１－３－１ 高橋ビル９Ｆ
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Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 2 min walk
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