Otsuka Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • 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

    The clinic runs an English-language website and explicitly advertises English support, which is a real signal — not just a Google Translate page. Reception can handle basic English communication. Forms and the consultation process may still involve some Japanese, so having your key medical history written out in advance is smart. Overall, one of the more accessible options in the area for non-Japanese speakers navigating internal medicine.

    Contact & Location

    • https://kampo-otsuka.com/
    • 東京都新宿区四谷三栄町13-18
    • Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    4/5

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