Takadanobaba Shinryojo
Takadanobaba Shinryojo is a small internal medicine clinic sitting on the second floor of the Shinzawa Building in Takadanobaba, one of Shinjuku’s more livable neighborhoods for expats. It handles the everyday stuff — colds, chronic conditions, general checkups, referrals when you need something more specialized.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. That gap between “website has English” and “staff speaks English” is real here. Bring a translation app as backup, or use a service like Medicalpass to book if you want some buffer.
Location-wise, Takadanobaba Station is close — easy access on the Yamanote Line, which means you’re not going out of your way to get here. For expats in Waseda, Mejiro, or the northern Shinjuku area, this is a reasonable neighborhood clinic option for non-emergency internal medicine needs.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The setup is typical of a small Tokyo neighborhood clinic — likely shorter wait times than a major hospital, a more personal feel, and a doctor who handles a wide range of general complaints. Patients familiar with Japanese clinics will find this format familiar. First-timers should expect Japanese-first workflows and paperwork.
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 -
https://www.takadanobaba-shinryojo.com/
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東京都新宿区高田馬場１－１７－１８ 新澤ビル２Ｆ
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Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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