NEMOTO Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
  • Nishi-Shinjuku location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • NEMOTO Clinic is a general internal medicine practice tucked into the residential-commercial mix of Nishi-Shinjuku 4-chome — not the glitzy skyscraper side, but a quieter stretch that locals actually use. It’s a neighborhood clinic in the truest sense: think routine checkups, chronic condition management, colds, bloodwork, referrals when something bigger comes up.

    The website has some English-language elements, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the reception staff or doctors will switch into full English mode when you walk in. This is likely a Japanese-first environment where a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend would smooth things considerably. If your Japanese is workable, or your medical issue is straightforward enough to point-and-gesture through, you’ll probably be fine. For complex consultations involving nuanced symptom history, go prepared.

    Convenient for anyone living or working west of Shinjuku Station. This is your everyday doctor’s office — not a foreigner-focused international clinic, but accessible enough to be worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, functional neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times can run long during peak morning hours — standard for busy Tokyo internists. The doctor is described as thorough and unhurried once you’re in the room. It’s a small practice, so you’re likely seeing the same physician each visit, which regulars seem to appreciate. Nothing flashy, but patients return, which says something.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's where the certainty ends. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff on record, and no indication that intake forms come in English. Realistically, you should arrive with a translation app ready, key symptoms written out in Japanese, or ideally a Japanese-speaking companion for anything beyond the most basic visit. Don't assume English will be available at reception.

    Contact & Location

    • https://nemoto-clinic.jp/
    • 東京都新宿区西新宿4-10-15
    • Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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