Kokoro Shinryojo Kichijojiekimae
Kokoro Shinryojo Kichijoji sits on the 6th floor of the New Center Building, a short walk from Kichijoji Station’s south exit. It’s a psychiatric clinic run under the Heart Station medical corporation, focused on mental health — depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and similar concerns that expats often struggle to find the right words for in Japanese.
The clinic has conversational English capability, which matters a lot in psychiatry. You’re not just filling out a form here — you’re trying to explain how you’ve been feeling for the past three months. Having someone who can follow that in English makes a real difference.
Kichijoji itself is one of the more expat-friendly neighborhoods in Tokyo, and this clinic fits that context. It’s accessible, centrally located on the Chuo and Sobu lines, and not the kind of place that requires you to navigate a sprawling hospital system just to get an appointment. For English speakers dealing with mental health in Tokyo, this is a reasonable first stop.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe the clinic as calm and unhurried — the kind of place where the doctor actually listens rather than wrapping up in five minutes. Wait times can vary, so booking ahead is smart. The Kichijoji location is convenient, and the 6th-floor setting feels reasonably private. Mental health care in Japan can feel transactional, but feedback here suggests the appointments have some real depth to them.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://kokoro-kichijoji.com
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東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺南町１－４－３ ニューセンタービル６Ｆ
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Kichijoji Station (Inokashira Line) — 2 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.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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