Takanawa Oushin Kurinikku
Takanawa Oushin Clinic is an internal medicine practice sitting in the residential pocket of Takanawa, Minato-ku — one of Tokyo’s more expat-friendly neighborhoods. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth English consultation at the desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t bank on fluent bilingual staff without confirming first.
The focus is general internal medicine — think chronic condition management, routine checkups, referrals, and the kind of adult health stuff that doesn’t need a specialist but absolutely needs a real doctor. The Takanawa area is convenient for expats living in or around Shinagawa and Minato, and the clinic is small enough that you’re not lost in a massive hospital system.
Call or email ahead to ask about English support before you show up. The website suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but “some English online” and “English at the counter” are two different things.
Patient Feedback
Public review data for this clinic is limited, which isn’t unusual for smaller neighborhood internal medicine practices in Tokyo. Patients familiar with Japanese clinics of this type typically report straightforward, no-frills appointments — shorter wait times than larger hospitals, a more personal feel, and doctors who take time with individual cases. Don’t expect a concierge experience, but do expect competent, focused care. Confirm appointment availability and language support ahead of time.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://takanawaoushinclinic.com
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東京都港区高輪２－１－４５
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Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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English Support
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