MOA Shin-Takanawa Clinic
MOA Shin-Takanawa Clinic sits on the second floor of Tokyo Ryoin Shinkan in Takanawa, Minato Ward — a quiet, residential-leaning pocket of Tokyo that’s close to Shinagawa but doesn’t feel like it. This is an internal medicine clinic run under the MOA Health Science Foundation, which leans toward integrative and preventive approaches alongside conventional medicine. That’s worth knowing before you book — if you’re after a strictly Western clinical experience, the philosophy here is a bit different.
English capability is genuinely unclear. The clinic has some English-facing content online, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations is not confirmed. Budget extra time if you’re relying on a translation app, and consider calling ahead with a Japanese-speaking friend to ask directly. The building itself is a medical facility (Tokyo Ryoin), so you’re in a proper clinical environment — not a converted office space.
Good option if you’re in the Takanawa or Shinagawa area and want internal medicine with a preventive health angle.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, so take this with a grain of salt. The MOA foundation clinics generally attract patients who appreciate unhurried appointments and a doctor who asks about lifestyle, not just symptoms. Wait times appear reasonable given the setting. The Takanawa location keeps foot traffic lower than busier urban clinics. If you’ve been to a high-volume Shinjuku or Shibuya clinic and found it rushed, this may feel noticeably calmer.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://tokyoryoin.net/facilities/new_takanawa
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東京都港区高輪４－９－１６ 東京療院新館２Ｆ
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Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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