Ochanomizu inouye eye clinic

Ochanomizu Inouye Eye Clinic sits on the 19th floor of the Shin-Ochanomizu Building in Chiyoda, making it easy to reach from Ochanomizu or Shin-Ochanomizu stations. This is a dedicated ophthalmology clinic — eyes only, nothing else — which tends to mean more focused care and staff who’ve seen every eye complaint imaginable.

The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handed English forms or greeted in fluent English. Reception staff may have limited English ability. That said, ophthalmology appointments often involve equipment-based testing where communication barriers are easier to manage than in, say, internal medicine.

If you’re dealing with something serious — retinal issues, glaucoma monitoring, post-surgery follow-up — this clinic’s specialist focus is worth the effort. For a basic glasses prescription or minor irritation, you might find a more internationally-oriented clinic less stressful. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is zero.