Tanaka Clinic
Tanaka Clinic sits on the second floor of the Nawata Building in Takadanobaba, a student-heavy neighborhood in Shinjuku that’s well-connected and easy to reach. Despite the address saying Shinjuku-ku, you’re firmly in Takadanobaba territory — think cheap ramen, Waseda students, and a surprisingly functional local vibe.
The clinic’s website URL says “mental clinic” but the listed specialty is internal medicine, so clarify what you’re coming in for before you book. That URL discrepancy is worth a phone call or email ahead of time.
English capability is genuinely unclear. The site has some English-facing content, but that doesn’t mean reception speaks English or that forms are in your language. Don’t show up assuming someone will guide you through in English. Bring a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend, or prepare your symptoms in written Japanese if you can. This is a local neighborhood clinic first — expat-friendly second, maybe.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review base to draw from for this clinic. Local Japanese reviews suggest a typical neighborhood naika setup — relatively short waits compared to hospital outpatient departments, a single attending doctor, and straightforward consultations. Don’t expect a lengthy back-and-forth. You describe symptoms, they assess, they prescribe. It’s efficient, not warm and fuzzy. Fine for routine stuff, less ideal if you need complex explanations in English.
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.tanaka-mental-clinic.com/
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東京都新宿区高田馬場１－３４－２ 縄田ビル２Ｆ
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Takadanobaba Station (JR 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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English Support
Basic