Shintani Iin
Shintani Iin is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Morishita, Koto Ward — the kind of place locals have been going to for years rather than a big hospital-adjacent facility catering to expats. It handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup for anything beyond the basics. Morishita is accessible via the Toei Shinjuku and Oedo lines, so it’s reachable from central Tokyo without much hassle. If you’re living in Koto Ward and need a reliable GP-style clinic close to home, this is worth knowing about. Just go in with realistic expectations around language.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Wait times can run longer during peak hours, as is typical for small internal medicine practices in Tokyo. The doctor is described as methodical and thorough rather than rushed. The atmosphere is quiet and local — you’re likely to be the only non-Japanese patient in the waiting room. Not a flashy setup, but patients seem to trust it for repeat visits.
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://shintani-iin.jp/
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東京都江東区森下３－３－５
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Morishita Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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