Kato Ladies Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
  • English-language website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kato Ladies Clinic sits in the Westgate Shinjuku Building in Nishi-Shinjuku, a few minutes from Shinjuku Station’s west exit. It’s a gynecology-focused clinic run by Dr. Towako Kato, and the website has some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients. That said, “has an English website” and “can handle your appointment in English” aren’t the same thing. Full English service at reception and during consultations isn’t confirmed, so go in prepared. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your situation is complicated. The clinic covers standard gynecological care — think irregular periods, contraception, general women’s health. Nishi-Shinjuku is easy to reach and well-served by multiple train lines. A solid option if you’re in the area and need gynecological care, but don’t assume a smooth English experience without checking ahead.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, making it hard to paint a detailed picture. What’s known points to a small, focused practice rather than a large impersonal hospital. Expect a quieter setting than a big hospital OB-GYN department. Wait times and doctor thoroughness are unclear from available data. If you visit, your experience will likely depend heavily on whether staff on duty that day have any English ability.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English content, which is a good sign — it means international patients aren't completely off the radar. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk or during your appointment. Treat this as a Japanese-primary clinic where English might be available. Have your symptoms typed out in Japanese, download a medical translation app before you go, and consider calling ahead via Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking contact to confirm what language support actually exists.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.towako-kato.com
    • 東京都新宿区西新宿7-20-3 ウエストゲート新宿ビル
    • Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 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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    Kato Ladies Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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