NAKAGOMI Eye Clinic
Nakagomi Eye Clinic sits on the 5th floor of the SJI Building in Shinkawa, Chuo — a quiet business-district address that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking up. It’s a straightforward ophthalmology clinic covering the standard range: vision checks, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, and general eye complaints.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth bilingual consultation. Reception staff may have limited English, so bringing a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend is smart if your Japanese is minimal. That said, eye exams involve a lot of equipment-guided testing where language matters less — a doctor who knows what they’re doing can often get through a solid exam with minimal words.
This isn’t a foreigner-focused clinic, but it’s a real neighborhood eye doctor in a central Tokyo location. If you need a reliable ophthalmologist in Chuo and you’re comfortable bridging small language gaps, it’s worth considering.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent, no-frills clinic. Appointments tend to move at a reasonable pace without excessive waiting. The doctors are described as thorough and methodical — not rushed. Equipment appears modern and up to date. The vibe is quiet and professional, typical of a small specialist clinic in a Tokyo business district. Not a lot of hand-holding, but patients generally leave with clear answers about what’s going on with their eyes.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://nakagomiganka.com
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東京都中央区新川2-22-6 SJIビル5F
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Shinkawa Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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