Tsuchida Hospital

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Uguisudani Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
  • Neurology-specialist internal medicine
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsuchida Hospital sits in Ueno Sakuragi, a quiet residential pocket of Taito just northeast of Ueno Park — easy to reach but not in the tourist chaos. The full name flags this as a neurology-leaning internal medicine facility (神経科 = neurology/psychiatry), so if you’re dealing with nervous system stuff, headaches, neurological symptoms, or related internal medicine issues, this is more specialized than your average neighborhood clinic.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation. Reception staff handling English smoothly is unconfirmed. Go in with a translation app ready and any relevant medical history written down. That said, the fact they’ve made any effort with English online suggests they’re not completely closed off to foreign patients.

    This is a hospital-level facility, not a tiny solo practice, so expect more structure — proper intake process, likely multiple departments. Good for ongoing care or if you need more than a quick GP visit.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited online in English. The hospital-level setup suggests a more formal experience than a small clinic — expect paperwork, a structured intake, and possibly some wait time. Patients dealing with neurological or chronic internal medicine issues likely get more thorough evaluation here than at a general GP. The neighborhood is calm, which helps if you’re not feeling great on the day.

    English Language Proficiency

    Some English appears on their website, which is more than many Japanese clinics offer — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk. Realistically, prepare for Japanese-only reception. A translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) and a written summary of your symptoms and medical history in Japanese will make the visit go smoother. Don't rely on phone calls in English.

    Contact & Location

    • https://tsuchida-hp.jp
    • 東京都台東区上野桜木1-12-12
    • Uguisudani Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 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

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    Tsuchida Hospital

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    Proficiency Score
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