Kamiitabashi Kokoro Mental Clinic
Kamiitabashi Kokoro Mental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Minegishi Building in Tokiwadai, Itabashi — a quiet residential corner of northwest Tokyo. Despite the “internal medicine” classification in some directories, the name makes it clear: this is a mental health clinic (kokoro = heart/mind). They handle psychiatric and psychological care, likely including depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders — common struggles for expats navigating life in Japan.
The website has some English-language elements, which is a small but meaningful signal. Whether that extends to reception or consultations is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with the doctor. Bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a solid translation app if your Japanese is limited.
Nearest station is Tokiwadai on the Tobu Tojo Line — not the most central location, but manageable from Ikebukuro in about 10 minutes. If you’re in Itabashi and need mental health support, this is worth a call to check current English availability before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, so take this with appropriate skepticism. Smaller neighborhood mental health clinics in Japan like this one tend to run on appointment systems with reasonable wait times — same-day walk-ins are usually not the model. Doctors at these practices typically spend more time per patient than at large hospital outpatient departments. The residential setting likely means a calmer, less institutional atmosphere than a major hospital psych ward.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://kamiitabashi-mental.com
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東京都板橋区常盤台４－３４－２ 峰岸ビル２Ｆ
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Tokiwadai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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