Kusunoki Kokorono Clinic Takadanobaba
Kusunoki Kokorono Clinic sits on the 7th floor of the Union Ekimae Building, a short walk from Takadanobaba Station — one of the more foreigner-friendly pockets of Shinjuku. Despite the name (“kokoro” means heart/mind in Japanese), this is an internal medicine clinic, not a psychiatry practice. Don’t let that trip you up.
Staff have conversational English, which means you won’t be completely on your own if your Japanese is minimal — but bring a translation app as backup for anything technical. They have some English resources available, which helps with the paperwork side of things. The clinic is compact and appointment-based, so you’re not walking into a chaotic waiting room situation.
Good option if you’re in the Takadanobaba or Waseda area and need a neighborhood internal medicine clinic that won’t make you feel like a burden for not speaking Japanese fluently.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe a calm, unhurried experience — the clinic doesn’t feel like a conveyor belt. The doctors take time to explain what’s going on, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious about navigating Japanese healthcare. Wait times are reasonable when you book ahead. The 7th-floor location keeps it quiet. Nothing flashy, but that’s the point — it’s a solid neighborhood clinic that does the job without making you feel lost.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://kusunoki-kokoro.jp/
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東京都新宿区高田馬場３－３－１ ユニオン駅前ビル７Ｆ ７Ａ号室
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Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 1 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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