Kawahara Clinic
Kawahara Clinic is a psychiatric clinic on the second floor of the Mizuguchi Building in Kita-Senzoku, Ota Ward — a quieter residential pocket of Tokyo, a bit removed from the busier expat clusters further north. They handle the full range of outpatient mental health: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, adjustment issues. That last one matters for expats specifically — moving to Japan is hard, and adjustment disorders are real.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means you’ll have a smooth English-language consultation. It’s genuinely unclear whether the psychiatrist or reception can hold a full clinical conversation in English. Mental health appointments require precision — nuance gets lost fast. If your Japanese isn’t strong, come prepared with a translation app, written notes, or ideally a bilingual friend. Don’t wing it for psychiatry.
The clinic appears to operate standard outpatient hours. No walk-ins for first visits — call ahead or use their online contact to book.
Patient Feedback
Public review data on this clinic is thin, which isn’t unusual for smaller psychiatric practices in Japan — stigma around mental health keeps people quiet online. What’s typical for clinics of this size and type: relatively short wait times compared to hospital-based psychiatry, a more personal feel, and appointments that don’t feel rushed. First consultations at Japanese psychiatric clinics usually run longer. Follow-ups can be brief. Expect to be heard, but manage expectations around communication if you’re not in Japanese.
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 -
http://kawaharaclinic.com
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東京都大田区北千束１－５２－２ 水口ビルディング２Ｆ
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Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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.
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