MATSUBARA Clinic
MATSUBARA Clinic is an ophthalmology practice sitting on the 7th floor of the Shimakura Building in Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima — a short walk from Ikebukuro Station. They handle the full range of eye care: vision checks, glaucoma screening, cataracts, dry eye, and general eye complaints.
The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and clinical staff are likely Japanese-speaking first. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for anything beyond a basic eye test. That said, Ikebukuro is a well-traveled international hub, and clinics in this area tend to have at least some exposure to foreign patients.
It’s a specialist clinic, not a hospital — so expect a focused visit, not a general checkup. If you’ve got a specific eye issue that needs a real ophthalmologist rather than a general practitioner, this is the kind of place to go. Book ahead; walk-ins at specialist clinics in Tokyo can mean a long wait.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for MATSUBARA Clinic points to a thorough, unhurried approach from the doctor — not the rushed 3-minute consultations you sometimes get at busy urban clinics. Wait times can stretch, especially without an appointment. The 7th-floor location is quiet and removed from street noise, which helps. Equipment appears modern. Patients with eye conditions requiring follow-up visits have generally reported consistency in care quality across appointments.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://matubaracl.com/
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東京都豊島区南池袋２－２６－６ 島倉ビル７Ｆ
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 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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