Shibaura Home Clinic
Shibaura Home Clinic is a small internal medicine practice tucked into a residential tower in Shibaura, the quieter, more industrial side of Minato-ku near Tamachi Station. It operates under a home clinic model, meaning it’s built around ongoing, relationship-style care rather than one-off visits — think primary care physician, not urgent walk-in.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee fluent English at the front desk or with the doctor. This is still a Japanese clinic running Japanese systems. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and have your insurance info ready in both languages. Google Translate will get you through the basics here.
Best suited for expats who need a local GP they can return to regularly — chronic condition management, referrals, general checkups. Not the place to show up mid-crisis expecting ER-style service. The Tamachi/Shibaura area has a growing expat population, so clinics here are increasingly used to foreign patients, even if full English service isn’t guaranteed.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, which is pretty typical for smaller neighborhood practices in this part of Tokyo. The home clinic model suggests a slower, more personal pace than a busy hospital outpatient department — shorter waits, more face time with the doctor. Patients looking for a consistent GP relationship rather than a rotating roster of physicians tend to do well here. Expect a calm, low-volume environment rather than a crowded waiting room.
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://shibaura-home-clinic.com
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東京都港区芝浦４－９－１８ グランドパレス田町６１３号
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Tamachi Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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