Nakayama Eye Clinic
Nakayama Eye Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Universal Kokuryō building in Chōfu, a western Tokyo suburb that’s home to a fair number of long-term expats. It’s a standard neighborhood ophthalmology clinic — think routine eye exams, contact lens and glasses prescriptions, dry eye, glaucoma screening, and general eye complaints rather than anything surgical or highly specialized.
The website has some English-language elements, which is a good sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full English consultation waiting for you. Reception and clinical staff are almost certainly Japanese-speaking first. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond a simple eye check. That said, ophthalmology appointments involve a lot of equipment and pointing — it’s one of the more navigable specialties even with a language gap.
Kokuryō Station on the Keio Line is right there. Easy access from Shinjuku.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a well-run local clinic with reasonable wait times for a Tokyo eye practice. The equipment seems up to date, and the doctor is described as thorough during exams — not the kind of place that rushes you out. It’s a neighborhood clinic, so the atmosphere is relaxed rather than clinical-corporate. No major complaints about long delays, though busy morning slots can back up. Standard Japanese clinic experience overall.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.nakayama-eye-cl.com
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東京都調布市国領町８－１－１１ ユニバーサル国領１Ｆ
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Kokuryō Station (Keio Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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