KONDOSHINTAROCLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Shibuya Station (Ginza Line) — 8 min walk
  • Quiet Matsudai neighborhood location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kondo Shintaro Clinic is a small internal medicine practice tucked into a residential building in Matsudai, Shibuya — one of Tokyo’s quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods sitting just west of the main Shibuya scramble chaos. It’s a neighborhood clinic in the truest sense: local, compact, and built around general adult medicine rather than specialist referrals.

    The clinic has some English content visible online, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that’s different from confirmed English-speaking staff. Don’t show up expecting a bilingual consultation without calling ahead first. If you’re managing something routine — a cold, blood pressure check, basic bloodwork — this could work fine with a translation app. For anything requiring detailed back-and-forth, prep a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese or bring a Japanese-speaking friend.

    It’s a practical, no-frills option if you live in the Shibuya or Daikanyama area and need accessible general medicine without trekking to a larger international clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. Based on its size and neighborhood setting, expect a quieter waiting room than a big hospital, shorter wait times than a major clinic, and a more personal feel. The doctor appears to run a solo or small practice, which often means more face time per appointment — but also means limited hours and potential closures when the doctor is away.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic shows some English on its website, which is a small positive signal — but it doesn't confirm bilingual staff or English forms. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only. If you go, bring your health insurance card, a written note in Japanese explaining your symptoms (Google Translate works for this), and patience. A translation app during the appointment is probably necessary. Don't expect English discharge summaries or prescription explanations without asking specifically.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kondoshintaro.jimdofree.com
    • 東京都渋谷区松濤1-28-7 シャトレー松濤201
    • Shibuya Station (Ginza Line) — 8 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

    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.
    KONDOSHINTAROCLINIC

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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