Sleep Support Clinic
Sleep Support Clinic is a specialist internal medicine clinic in Shinagawa focused entirely on sleep disorders — think insomnia, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm problems, and excessive daytime sleepiness. It’s tucked into the ground floor of a small building in Higashi-Oi, which is a quieter residential pocket of Shinagawa, not the flashy station-front area. The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee English-speaking staff on the day you show up. This is a niche clinic doing focused work, not a general hospital with an international department. If you’re genuinely struggling with sleep and want a dedicated specialist rather than a GP who’ll hand you a pamphlet, this is worth investigating. Just go in prepared — have your symptoms written down in Japanese or use a translation app at reception. The actual medical consultation may be more manageable than the admin side.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to appreciate the focused, single-specialty approach — you’re not waiting behind people with colds. Doctors here know sleep medicine specifically, which means consultations tend to go deeper than a GP visit would. Wait times are generally reasonable for a specialist clinic. The atmosphere is calm and clinical rather than chaotic. No reports of dismissive care, but the language barrier is real and can make explaining nuanced symptoms — especially sleep-related ones — genuinely difficult without preparation.
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.sleep-support.jp
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東京都品川区東大井１－１８－８ ミランビーナ１Ｆ
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 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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English Support
Basic