Tokyo Higaeri Shujutu Clinic
Tokyo Higaeri Shujutu Clinic is a day-surgery ophthalmology clinic on the 8th floor of a Ginza office building — clean, professional, and pretty no-fuss. “Higaeri” means same-day, so the whole setup is built around outpatient eye procedures: you come in, get your procedure done, and go home. Think cataract surgery, pterygium, eyelid corrections — that kind of thing, not routine eye exams.
English capability is described as conversational, so basic communication should work without a translator in tow. Staff can handle the essentials, and there are some English resources available, which helps with paperwork anxiety. That said, this isn’t a fully bilingual clinic, so if you’re dealing with a complicated diagnosis or need detailed post-op instructions, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prep some key phrases.
Location-wise, Ginza is easy to reach from most of central Tokyo, and the Maruito Ginza building is a standard business tower — not hard to find.
Best suited to expats who already have a diagnosis and need a procedure done efficiently, or who want a second opinion from a specialist.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to highlight the efficient, procedure-focused setup — you’re in and out the same day, and the clinical flow reflects that. The ophthalmologists are reported as thorough during consultations, taking time to explain what’s happening before any procedure. Wait times are generally reasonable for a specialty clinic. The Ginza location means the building and facilities feel polished. It’s a serious medical environment, not a warm-and-fuzzy GP office — which is exactly what most people want when someone’s operating near their eyes.
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://higaeriope.jp
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東京都中央区銀座１－３－９ マルイト銀座ビル８Ｆ
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Ginza Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
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