Shinjuku Benten Naika Kurinikku
Shinjuku Benten Naika Clinic sits in the basement of the Neurological Institute building in Benten-cho, Shinjuku — a quiet residential pocket a short walk from Ushigome-Yanagicho Station. It’s an internal medicine clinic handling the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals.
The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. That’s unconfirmed. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. The doctors here are likely competent — it’s a solid internal medicine setup attached to a serious neurological research institution — but this isn’t a clinic that markets itself to expats, so manage expectations accordingly.
Good for: Shinjuku-area residents who need a local GP-style clinic and can handle some language friction. Not ideal if you need complex English communication or extensive hand-holding through the process.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. It operates out of a research institution building, which tends to attract methodical, clinically-focused doctors rather than flashy bedside-manner types. Expect a no-nonsense internal medicine experience. Wait times at smaller Shinjuku neighborhood clinics like this are often shorter than major hospital outpatient departments — that’s a genuine advantage.
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://benten-cl.com
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東京都新宿区弁天町９１ 公益財団法人 神経研究所ビル地下１階
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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