Takanawa Mitsuru Clinic
Takanawa Mitsuru Clinic is a small internal medicine practice tucked into a residential stretch of Takanawa in Minato-ku — one of Tokyo’s more expat-friendly neighborhoods. It handles the everyday stuff: checkups, chronic condition management, colds, fatigue, referrals. The kind of clinic you want to know about before you actually need it.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. The reality is probably limited English at reception with a doctor who may manage basic medical English. Bring your insurance card, know your medications by generic name, and use a translation app as backup.
This isn’t a foreigner-specialist clinic or a big international hospital. It’s a neighborhood doctor’s office. If you live or work nearby in Takanawa, Shinagawa, or southern Minato, it’s worth having on your radar for non-emergency internal medicine needs.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited online, which is common for smaller Japanese neighborhood clinics. The practice appears to run at a manageable pace — shorter waits than large hospital outpatient departments. Expect a straightforward, no-frills consultation style typical of Japanese naika clinics. The doctor covers general adult medicine; don’t expect lengthy explanations unless you push for them.
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://takanawa-m.jp/
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東京都港区高輪２－１６－１０
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Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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