HORI MEDICAL CLINIC
Hori Medical Clinic is a small neighborhood internal medicine practice tucked into a residential stretch of Daizawa in Setagaya. This is the kind of place locals have been going to for years — a general internist handling the everyday stuff: colds, blood pressure, chronic conditions, referrals when you need a specialist. The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a good sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent conversation at the front desk. You might, or you might not. Bring a translation app just in case. That said, Setagaya has a decent expat population, so staff here are probably more used to foreign patients than a truly off-the-beaten-path clinic would be. Good for ongoing primary care needs if you live nearby. Not worth a long commute if you’re in another part of Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a quiet, low-key clinic with shorter wait times than bigger hospital outpatient departments. The doctor is described as straightforward and thorough — not rushed, but not chatty either. It has the feel of a traditional Japanese neighborhood clinic: efficient, no-frills, and generally reliable. Not a lot of hand-holding, which some expats appreciate and others find a bit cold. Good for people who know what they need and just need a doctor to confirm it.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.hori-clinic.com
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東京都世田谷区代沢３－１６－８
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Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 5 min walk
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