Takeshita Iin

Total reviews: 345
Okurayama Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 4 min walk
  • Quiet, unhurried appointment pace
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takeshita Iin is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Minami-Oizumi in Nerima — not the most expat-dense part of Tokyo, but a solid option if you live in the area and need a local GP-style setup. They handle the usual internal medicine range: checkups, chronic disease management, colds, blood work. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff waiting at reception. Walk-in English capability is unclear enough that you’d want to call ahead or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is nonexistent. That said, for expats in Nerima who just need a reliable neighborhood clinic and can manage basic communication or use a translation app, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough doctor who takes time to explain things. Wait times seem reasonable for a local neighborhood clinic — not the chaos of a big hospital. The atmosphere is quiet and community-oriented. Patients seem to appreciate that it doesn’t feel rushed. No strong feedback specifically from English-speaking patients, so that side of the experience remains an open question.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-language content on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't always translate to English-speaking staff at the front desk. No confirmed reports of fluent English reception. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. Google Translate on your phone will get you through the basics. Don't count on English forms. Calling ahead in simple Japanese (or having someone call for you) is the smart move before your first visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.takeshita-clinic.jp/
    • 東京都練馬区南大泉五丁目36番9号1階および地下1階
    • Okurayama Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 4 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Takeshita Iin

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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