Sanno Rehabilitation clinic
Sanno Rehabilitation Clinic sits in Higashi-Yukigaya, a quiet residential pocket of Ota Ward — not the most obvious destination for expats, but reachable. The clinic focuses on internal medicine with a rehabilitation angle, which is a useful combination if you’re dealing with chronic conditions or recovery alongside general health needs.
Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and clinical staff are likely Japanese-only in practice. A translation app on your phone is a smart move. Google Translate’s camera mode will get you through most paperwork.
The clinic has a local, neighborhood feel — this isn’t a big international hospital with coordinators and translated intake forms. It’s a community clinic that happens to have some English presence online. Good for residents in southern Tokyo who need regular internal medicine care and don’t mind putting in a little language effort.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — the kind of neighborhood clinic where you’re not rushed through in five minutes. Doctors appear thorough with chronic condition management and follow-up care. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. No strong reports of English-speaking staff, so experiences for non-Japanese speakers likely vary depending on who’s at reception that day.
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://sanno-rc.com/
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東京都大田区東雪谷３－４－２
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Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 8 min walk
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