Shinomiya Clinic
Shinomiya Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice sitting on the second floor of the Shinomiya Building in Morishita, Koto Ward — not far from the Sumida River and reasonably close to Morishita Station. It handles the standard internal medicine workload: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, blood pressure, diabetes management, that kind of thing.
The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign — at minimum someone there thought about international patients. But “website has English” and “you can comfortably explain your symptoms in English” are two very different things. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English without some preparation. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is limited.
For expats living in Koto Ward, options can feel thin, so having a local internal medicine clinic that at least acknowledges non-Japanese speakers is worth noting. Just go in with realistic expectations.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so specifics are hard to pin down. As a small neighborhood clinic in Koto, it likely runs with typical Japanese clinic rhythms — morning rush crowds, shorter appointment slots, and a doctor-focused rather than patient-chatty style. Expect efficient rather than leisurely consultations. For routine issues, that’s usually fine. For complex or nuanced health conversations, the language gap could matter more.
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.shinomiya-cl.com
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東京都江東区森下１－５－１０ 篠宮ビル２階
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Morisita Station (Oedo Line) — 2 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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