TERAUCHI Clinic
TERAUCHI Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice tucked into the residential streets of Arai, Nakano — about a 10-minute walk from Nakano Station. This is a classic Japanese family clinic: established, community-focused, and built around managing everyday adult health problems like hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, and chronic conditions.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent signal, but it doesn’t confirm whether staff can actually hold a conversation in English. Don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. A translation app will likely be your best friend here, especially at reception.
If you’re an expat living in Nakano or western Tokyo and need a reliable GP-style clinic for routine care — not emergencies, not specialist referrals — this is the kind of place worth knowing about. It’s not flashy. It’s a working neighborhood clinic that handles the everyday stuff. Manage your expectations on English, bring documentation of any existing conditions, and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-nonsense clinic experience typical of smaller Tokyo neighborhood practices. Wait times can run long during peak morning hours — common for clinics that take walk-ins. The doctor is described as thorough and direct. It’s not the kind of place where you’ll get a lot of hand-holding, but if you have a clear complaint and can communicate it, you’ll get a proper assessment and a treatment plan.
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.terauchi-iin.com
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東京都中野区新井５－３１－１
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Araiyakushi Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
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