Nankai Clinic
Nankai Clinic is an internal medicine practice tucked into the third floor of the Daiichi Kangin Inagaki Building in Shinjuku’s Kagurazaka-adjacent pocket near Iidabashi. It operates under the medical corporation Shinjinkai, which suggests a more structured, longer-running setup than a solo GP office. Internal medicine here means the usual adult health territory: chronic conditions, checkups, referrals, lifestyle-related illness.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign — at minimum someone thought about international patients. But that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation. If your Japanese is limited, go prepared: have your symptoms written out, bring a translation app, and don’t assume the front desk will carry the conversation. You might get lucky, you might not.
Location-wise, Shinjuku is well-connected, and the specific address puts you close to Iidabashi and Kagurazaka stations, which makes access easy from most of the city. Decent option for expats in the area who need a local internal medicine clinic and are willing to do a bit of linguistic legwork.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Nankai Clinic is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. The clinic’s corporate structure under a medical association typically means consistent protocols and referral access rather than a casual walk-in vibe. Expect a fairly standard Japanese internal medicine experience: organized, efficient, possibly brief consultations. Wait times are unknown. If you’ve been here, your review would genuinely help other expats figure out what to expect.
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 -
http://nankai.biz/
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東京都新宿区下宮比町２－１ 第一勧銀稲垣ビル３Ｆ
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Iidabashi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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