Hikifune Kokorono Kurinikku
Hikifune Kokorono Kurinikku is a mental health-focused internal medicine clinic tucked into the fourth floor of a small office building in Sumida’s Higashi-Mukojima neighborhood. The area is quiet, residential, and a bit off the typical expat radar — which might actually be a feature if you want somewhere low-key. The clinic name includes “kokoro” (心, meaning heart or mind), which signals a mental wellness orientation alongside general internal medicine.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Bring a translation app as backup. This isn’t a foreigner-facing clinic built around international patients — it’s a neighborhood clinic that appears to be making some effort toward accessibility. If you’re in Sumida and need mental health support or general internal medicine, it’s worth a call ahead to gauge the English situation before committing to an appointment.
Nearest station is Hikifune on the Tobu Skytree Line, which gives you the commute context.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, which tracks for a quiet neighborhood spot in Sumida. The mental health orientation suggests a more deliberate, conversational appointment style rather than a quick in-and-out visit. Locals generally describe the doctor as attentive. Wait times appear reasonable by Tokyo clinic standards. Don’t expect a busy urban walk-in feel — this reads more like a considered, smaller practice where appointments are taken seriously.
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 -
https://hikifune-kokoro.jp/
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東京都墨田区東向島２－４７－１３第８安井ビル４階
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Hikifune Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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