Shinnakano Seikei･Rihabirite-syon Kurinikku
Shinnakano Seikei Rehabilitation Clinic sits on the third floor of the Shin-Nakano Kamiya Building in Nakano-ku, a residential part of Tokyo that’s increasingly popular with expats priced out of Shinjuku and Shibuya. This is a standard Japanese orthopedic and rehabilitation clinic — think joint pain, back problems, sports injuries, post-surgery recovery. The setup is typical: consultation, imaging if needed, and physical rehab on-site.
The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients. But “some English online” doesn’t always translate to smooth English service at the front desk. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend, especially for intake forms and explaining symptoms precisely. For rehab-heavy conditions where you’ll be coming back repeatedly, getting that communication right from visit one matters.
Nakano is well-connected — Shin-Nakano Station on the Marunouchi Line is close. Not a destination clinic, but solid neighborhood orthopedic care.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent, no-frills orthopedic clinic. Doctors appear thorough with diagnostics — imaging is available on-site. Wait times can run long during peak morning hours, which is common for Japanese neighborhood clinics. The rehab facilities get generally positive marks. Bedside manner is described as professional but not particularly warm. Not a clinic that holds your hand through the process, but it does the job.
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.okabe-seikei.com/
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東京都中野区本町６ー１３ー８ 新中野神谷ビル３階
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Nakano Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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