MASA CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Machida Station (JR横浜線) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MASA CLINIC is a general internal medicine clinic tucked into the first floor of the Yoshimura Building in Machida, a busy residential hub in southwestern Tokyo. It handles the everyday stuff — colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals — the kind of care you need to have sorted before something bigger goes wrong.

    English is workable here. Staff have conversational ability, so you’re not going in completely blind with a translation app and a prayer. It won’t feel like a bilingual hospital, but you can get your point across and understand what’s happening to you, which honestly clears the bar for most expat healthcare needs.

    Machida itself is well-connected — on the Odakyu line and close to the Yokohama border — so it’s a practical option if you’re living in that southwestern pocket of the city rather than commuting into central Tokyo for basic care.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss clinic experience. Wait times are typical for a neighborhood internal medicine practice — expect to sit a bit during busy morning slots. The doctor is described as thorough and willing to explain things clearly, which matters when you’re navigating a health issue in a second language. The clinic is small and personal, not a conveyor-belt setup. People seem to leave knowing what’s wrong and what comes next.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff have conversational English — enough to handle intake, symptoms, and basic instructions without a full breakdown in communication. Don't expect fluent medical English throughout, but the clinic has some English resources to help bridge gaps. Forms may still be in Japanese, so having your address and insurance details written down beforehand saves friction. A translation app as backup is always smart, but this isn't a place where you'll be completely on your own.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.masa-clinic.com
    • 東京都町田市原町田6-17-4 芳村ビル1F1号室
    • Machida Station (JR横浜線) — 3 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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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