Sanbancho Clinic
Sanbancho Clinic is a straightforward internal medicine practice sitting in the Ichibancho area of Chiyoda — one of Tokyo’s quieter, more residential pockets despite being close to the Imperial Palace. It’s the kind of neighborhood clinic that serves the local working population rather than a tourist-facing international crowd.
Their website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual operation. Whether front desk staff can hold a real conversation in English is genuinely unclear. If you have complex symptoms or need detailed back-and-forth, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a solid translation app.
For routine internal medicine stuff — checkups, persistent coughs, blood pressure management, referrals — this clinic is conveniently located for anyone living or working in Chiyoda. It’s accessible from Hanzomon and Kojimachi stations. Small, local, probably not overwhelming in size. Not the place for specialized expat hand-holding, but functional if your Japanese is decent or your needs are simple.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Sanbancho Clinic is limited online in English. The clinic appears to operate as a neighborhood internal medicine practice — likely shorter waits than larger hospital outpatient departments, with a more personal feel. Patients familiar with Japanese clinics will recognize the format: quick intake, doctor consultation, prescription at or near the clinic. Don’t expect long consultations, but routine issues get handled efficiently.
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.sanban.net
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東京都千代田区一番町２２－３ アデックス一番町１Ｆ
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Hanzomon Station (Hanzomon Line) — 3 min walk
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