Teikyoudaigakusupo-tuikagaku Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 15 min walk
  • University hospital specialist access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Teikyo University Sports Medicine and Science Clinic sits on the university’s Hachioji campus in western Tokyo — not a quick trip from central Tokyo, but it’s a serious orthopedic and sports medicine facility attached to a major university hospital. That matters if you’ve got a complex knee, shoulder, or sports injury that needs more than a neighborhood clinic can offer.

    The specialty focus is genuinely sports medicine: think athletes, repetitive stress injuries, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal issues that require actual expertise rather than a quick X-ray and a referral. The affiliated university structure means access to specialists and imaging that standalone clinics can’t match.

    English? The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect fluent bilingual reception. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic check-in. If your injury is complex and you can manage the language barrier — or bring help — the clinical quality is worth the commute out to Hachioji.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally report thorough assessments and access to proper imaging and specialist referrals — the university setting earns its keep here. Wait times can run long, as is typical with academic medical facilities. The doctors tend to be methodical rather than rushed, which athletes with recurring injuries tend to appreciate. The Hachioji location filters out casual visitors, so the patient base skews toward people with genuine sports or orthopedic needs.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic website includes some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff at reception? Unclear. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If you're coming here, download a medical translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand, or bring someone who can translate. Don't count on smooth English communication — plan around it and the clinical side should hold up fine.

    Contact & Location

    • https://teikyo-issm.jp/clinic/
    • 東京都八王子市大塚359番地
    • Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 15 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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