Oguchi Ganka
Oguchi Ganka is an ophthalmology clinic sitting on the 4th floor of the Kyoei Building in Shibaura, Minato-ku — that slightly industrial stretch between Tamachi and Hamamatsucho stations. It’s a straightforward eye clinic handling the usual range: vision checks, eye disease, prescriptions, contact lens consultations.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But “English on the website” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English at reception. Full English service is unconfirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is zero. Google Translate’s camera mode will handle any paperwork you can’t read.
If you’re in Minato and need an eye doctor — for anything from dry eyes to a proper vision exam — this is a local option worth knowing about. Not a specialist international clinic, but a real neighborhood eye practice that’s accessible enough to try.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited in English, so the picture here is incomplete. The clinic appears to run as a standard Japanese eye practice — expect a wait during busy periods, thorough diagnostic equipment, and a doctor-led consultation rather than a quick in-and-out. Japanese clinics at this level tend to be methodical and equipment-forward. Nothing suggests a bad experience, but don’t expect a Western-style appointment flow.
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://www.oguchiganka.tokyo
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東京都港区芝浦３－６－３ 協栄ビル４Ｆ
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Tamachi Station (Yamanote Line) — 4 min walk
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