Otsuka Clinic
Otsuka Clinic sits in Shinjuku’s Yotsuya area, a small internal medicine practice with a distinct angle: it combines conventional Western medicine with kampo (traditional Japanese herbal medicine). That makes it genuinely different from your standard GP visit. The clinic has an English-language website and explicitly offers English support, which puts it ahead of most neighborhood clinics in Tokyo. If you’re dealing with something that Western medicine hasn’t fully sorted — chronic fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal stuff — this is worth knowing about. It’s a real clinic, not a wellness center, so you get proper diagnosis alongside the kampo consultation. Yotsuya is easy to reach from central Shinjuku. Not a massive facility, but that’s kind of the point — you’re getting a more considered, individual approach rather than a conveyor belt appointment.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to note the thorough intake process — this isn’t a five-minute appointment. The kampo angle means the doctor asks questions a regular GP wouldn’t bother with. Wait times are generally reasonable for a Tokyo clinic. The vibe is calm and unhurried, which patients seem to appreciate. Not a flashy setup, but people come back, which usually means something is working.
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 -
https://kampo-otsuka.com/
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東京都新宿区四谷三栄町13-18
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Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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