Shinagawa Kokoro Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Shinagawa Kokoro Clinic sits on the second floor of Takanawa Empire Building in Minato, a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s surprisingly easy to reach from Shinagawa or Sengakuji stations. Despite the name, this is registered as an internal medicine practice — so don’t expect a dedicated psychiatry or mental health setup even if the word “kokoro” (heart/mind) is in the name. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to actual English-speaking staff at reception is genuinely unclear. If you’re planning to visit, bring a translation app as backup or have your Japanese address and insurance card ready. It’s a small clinic, which usually means shorter waits and a more personal feel than a big hospital, but also means fewer staff to cover language gaps.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited online, especially in English. Small clinics in Minato like this one tend to run efficiently with shorter wait times than larger hospitals, and the personal scale means you’re likely seeing the same doctor consistently. That said, without strong English-language reviews to draw from, it’s hard to say much about doctor thoroughness or communication style beyond the basics. Go in with managed expectations and a clear list of your symptoms.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as bilingual staff. Receptionists at small internal medicine clinics in Japan often have limited conversational English. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If you're not comfortable in Japanese, bring a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese, or use Google Translate's camera mode for paperwork. Don't assume English support without calling ahead first.

    Contact & Location

    • http://shinagawa-kokoro.com/
    • 東京都港区高輪3-24-18 高輪エンパイヤビル2F
    • Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 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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    Shinagawa Kokoro Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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