NITTONO CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Gakugei University Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 5 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nittono Clinic is a small internal medicine practice tucked into the first floor of the Shinfuji Building in Haramachi, Meguro. It handles the everyday stuff — colds, chronic conditions, general checkups, referrals — the kind of clinic you’d go to before escalating to a hospital. The area is quiet residential Meguro, not exactly tourist territory, which means the patient base skews local and Japanese-speaking.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full English consultation waiting for you. Reception may have limited English. A translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit is a smart move until you’ve tested the waters yourself. That said, for straightforward issues where you can point at symptoms on a phone screen, plenty of expats manage fine at clinics like this.

    If you’re living in Meguro or nearby and need a local GP-style doctor for non-emergency internal medicine, this is worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to Nittono Clinic is limited online in English. For similar small internal medicine practices in residential Tokyo, expect moderate wait times on busy mornings, thorough enough consultations for common issues, and a no-frills clinical atmosphere. The doctor likely takes your concerns seriously without rushing you out — that’s the general standard at neighborhood clinics in Japan. Don’t expect hand-holding, but do expect competence.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. Realistically, assume Japanese-primary. A translation app like Google Translate or Midori will help at the desk. If your issue is straightforward — fever, blood pressure, a referral — you can likely manage. For complex symptoms or medication discussions, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a medical interpreter service beforehand.

    Contact & Location

    • https://nittono-clinic.com/
    • 東京都目黒区原町2-1-24 新富士ビル1F
    • Gakugei University Station (Tokyu Toyoko 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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