Takeshita Iin
Takeshita Iin is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Minami-Oizumi, a quiet residential pocket of Nerima Ward in western Tokyo. It’s the kind of place locals trust for ongoing care — think routine checkups, chronic condition management, colds that won’t quit, and figuring out what’s wrong before it gets worse.
The clinic occupies the ground floor and basement of a small building, which gives it a more intimate feel than a big hospital outpatient department. Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist — but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with reception. Go prepared with your symptoms written down, or use a translation app as backup.
For expats in Nerima or nearby Tokorozawa-adjacent neighborhoods, this is a realistic local option for everyday health issues. Not a foreigner-specialist clinic, not a big international hospital — just a functional, community-focused internal medicine practice that may be able to help.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience. Locals tend to appreciate the accessible location and the doctor’s thoroughness with explaining conditions and treatment options. Wait times can run long during peak hours — typical for a busy community clinic without an appointment system. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried compared to large hospital outpatient departments. Nothing flashy, but patients generally feel heard rather than rushed through.
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.takeshita-clinic.jp/
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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
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Okurayama Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 4 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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