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Kimijima Clinic sits on the 5th floor of the MEDICUS KITAZAWA building, a short walk from Shimokitazawa Station — one of Tokyo’s more liveable, less corporate neighborhoods. The clinic focuses on gastrointestinal medicine, endoscopy, and colorectal surgery, which means if you’ve been putting off that colonoscopy or dealing with something uncomfortable in the lower regions, this is the kind of place built for exactly that.
The specialty mix is specific by design. Dr. Kimijima isn’t a general catch-all clinic — you’re here because something digestive needs attention. They have conversational English capability, so basic communication shouldn’t be a wall, but this isn’t a fully bilingual setup. Come prepared with some vocabulary around your symptoms, or use a translation app as backup. The clinic also has some English-language resources available.
Shimokitazawa itself is easy to reach from much of central Tokyo via Odakyu or Keio Inokashira lines, and the building location means you’re not hunting down some alley to find it.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to highlight the focused, no-nonsense approach — you’re not waiting behind a queue of cold and flu visits because this clinic deals in GI and colorectal issues specifically. The endoscopy setup is modern, and the doctor is described as thorough rather than rushed. Wait times are generally reasonable. The clinic’s narrow specialty focus seems to keep things organized and appointments purposeful. Not a chatty, hand-holding experience — more efficient and clinically direct, which most patients seem to appreciate.
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 -
https://kimijima-clinic.com
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東京都世田谷区北沢２−１２ー１４ＭＥＤＩＣＵＳ ＫＩＴＡＺＡＷＡ ５Ｆ
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Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 2 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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