Ochanomizu Clinic of Psychiatry

Ochanomizu Clinic of Psychiatry sits on the 4th floor of the Ochanomizu Nikken Building in Kanda Surugadai — a dense medical corridor in Chiyoda that’s home to several hospitals and specialty clinics. Despite the name listing Internal Medicine as the specialty, this is a mental health clinic focused on psychiatric care. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation at reception. You’ll likely need to prepare written notes or use a translation app for anything nuanced. That said, the Ochanomizu area is well-connected — JR Chuo Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and Chiyoda Line all stop nearby, so getting here isn’t the problem. The challenge is the language gap that exists at most psychiatric clinics in Japan. If you’re managing something serious, bring backup: a bilingual friend, a printed summary of your history, or a good translation app. First appointments at psychiatric clinics in Japan typically require advance booking and can involve detailed intake forms.