Musashiseki Cocorono Shinryoujo
Musashiseki Cocorono Shinryoujo is a small mental health-focused internal medicine clinic tucked into the second floor of the Hiraiwa Building in Nerima’s Sekimachi Kita neighborhood. Despite the “internal medicine” label, the clinic’s name — cocorono means “of the heart/mind” — signals a clear focus on mental and emotional health concerns alongside general medicine.
The clinic sits near Musashiseki Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo. It’s a quiet, residential part of Nerima — not the most expat-heavy area, but reachable.
For English speakers, they have conversational English capability, which means you won’t be completely on your own, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. Come with some preparation — write down your symptoms, bring any existing diagnoses or medication names in advance. The staff can manage basic communication, and the clinic website has some English-accessible resources. If your Japanese is zero and your situation is complex, bring a bilingual friend or use a translation app as backup.
Good option for expats in western Tokyo who need mental health support without trekking into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe the clinic as calm and unhurried — the kind of place where the doctor actually listens rather than rushing you out in eight minutes. Wait times are generally reasonable for a smaller clinic. The mental health angle means appointments tend to run longer and feel more thorough than a standard GP visit. The residential, low-key setting helps — it doesn’t feel clinical or intimidating walking in.
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://musashisekimental.jp
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東京都練馬区関町北４丁目４−４平岩ビル ２０２
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Musashiseki Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 5 min walk
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