Katayama Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kunitachi Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on clinic website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Katayama Clinic sits on the 4th floor of a small office building in Kunitachi, a quiet residential city west of central Tokyo on the Chuo Line. Despite the URL suggesting OB/GYN origins, this clinic operates as an internal medicine practice — so expect general adult health concerns, chronic condition management, and the usual internal medicine workload.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume the front desk will be fluent. English capability here is partial at best — you’ll likely get by for basic exchanges, but anything nuanced may need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend in your corner.

    Kunitachi itself is a calm, university-town-ish area. Not the most central location if you’re based in Shinjuku or Shibuya, but manageable from anywhere on the Chuo Line. The 4th-floor setup in a small office building means it won’t feel like a big hospital — which is either reassuring or slightly confusing depending on what you’re used to.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Katayama Clinic is limited in English-language spaces, making it hard to paint a detailed picture. What’s typical for a small internal medicine clinic in a residential Tokyo neighborhood: shorter wait times than major hospital outpatient departments, a more personal atmosphere, and a doctor who likely handles the same patient base regularly. Expect a practical, no-frills appointment rather than a polished international clinic experience.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English, which suggests at least a basic awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during your appointment. Realistically, prepare for a mixed experience: simple check-in phrases may land fine, but explaining symptoms or understanding instructions could require Google Translate or a bilingual companion. No confirmed English-language forms or interpreters on staff.

    Contact & Location

    • https://katayama-obgyn.com/
    • 東京都国立市中1-17-26 振興第二ビル4F
    • Kunitachi Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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