Nakazawa Ganka

Nakazawa Ganka is an ophthalmology clinic sitting on the 8th floor of Lumine 1 — the shopping complex directly attached to Shinjuku Station’s west exit. That location is genuinely convenient, especially if you’re already navigating one of Tokyo’s busiest hubs. They handle standard eye care: exams, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, plus treatment for conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye.

The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and clinical staff likely operate primarily in Japanese. A translation app will be your friend here, and bringing a Japanese-speaking companion for anything complex is smart. For a basic eye exam or contact lens prescription, though, the language barrier is manageable — these appointments follow a fairly predictable flow even without shared language.

Being inside Lumine 1 means the clinic is easy to find and surrounded by everything you’d want after an appointment. It’s a practical choice for Shinjuku-based expats who need routine eye care without trekking across the city.