Kuramaeeki kokoronokurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
  • 7th floor, Kuramae Station access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kuramaeeki Kokoronokurinikku sits on the 7th floor of the Kura Building in Taito ward, a short walk from Kuramae Station on the Asakusa and Oedo lines. Despite the name including “kokoro” (心, meaning heart/mind), this is listed as an internal medicine clinic — so expect general adult health rather than psychiatry.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable consultation is genuinely unclear. Assume you’ll need some Japanese or a translation app to get through reception and paperwork comfortably. If you speak even basic Japanese, you’ll probably manage fine. If you need everything in English, call ahead before showing up.

    The Kuramae area is a working neighborhood — more local than expat-heavy — so this clinic serves a mostly Japanese clientele. It’s convenient if you’re living or working in Taito, Asakusa, or nearby Sumida. Not a foreigner-specialist clinic by any stretch, but it’s accessible and functional for routine internal medicine needs.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient reviews aren’t widely available in English for this clinic. Being a local neighborhood practice in Taito, the vibe is likely no-frills and efficient — standard Japanese clinic experience. Expect a wait, a relatively brief consultation, and a prescription if warranted. Doctors at smaller internal medicine clinics in Tokyo tend to be thorough on diagnostics but communication can be terse, especially if there’s a language gap.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as English-fluent staff at reception or during consultations. Realistically, you should prepare for a mostly Japanese interaction. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will help at the desk. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If your concern is serious or complex, having a Japanese-speaking friend with you is a genuinely good idea here.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kuramae-kokoro.com
    • 東京都台東区蔵前3-4-9 蔵ビル7階
    • Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 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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