SHINOHARA CLINIC
Shinohara Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice tucked into the residential Sasazuka area of Shibuya — not the flashy commercial side, but the quieter streets near Sasazuka Station. It handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. The kind of clinic you’d register with as your regular GP rather than visit for a one-time emergency.
The website has some English text, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Whether reception can actually hold a conversation in English is unclear. A translation app is your safest backup. That said, for routine internal medicine needs, this clinic is a practical option if you live or work nearby in the Sasazuka-Hatagaya corridor and want something local rather than trekking to a big hospital.
Best suited for expats who have some Japanese ability or a Japanese-speaking friend to help, or who are comfortable with app-assisted communication for straightforward consultations.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specifically for Shinohara Clinic is limited online, which is pretty common for smaller neighborhood clinics in Japan. From what’s available, it reads like a typical local naika — efficient, no-frills, doctors who get to the point. Wait times can vary depending on the day. Morning slots tend to fill faster. It’s the kind of place regulars appreciate for its consistency rather than anything flashy. Walk-ins may need patience.
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://scl.la.coocan.jp/
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東京都渋谷区笹塚３－５８－１８
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Sasazuka Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
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