TSUJI Clinic
TSUJI Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine practice in Shimoishihara, Chofu — a quiet residential pocket of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in by accident. If you’re here, you probably live nearby. The clinic handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. It’s a small, local operation, not a foreigner-friendly international clinic.
The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation. Reception and the doctor likely communicate primarily in Japanese. Come prepared with a translation app, written notes about your symptoms, or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese isn’t solid. That said, small local clinics like this often have a personal, unhurried feel that bigger hospitals completely lack. If you’re a Chofu resident who needs a regular GP-style doctor and can manage basic communication, it’s worth a visit.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on TSUJI Clinic is limited online in English. Local Japanese reviews suggest a typical small neighborhood clinic experience: relatively short wait times compared to larger hospitals, a doctor who takes time with patients rather than rushing them out, and a familiar, community-practice feel. Don’t expect a slick modern facility. Expect a functional, no-frills local doctor’s office where the same patients have been coming for years.
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.tsujiclinicjp.com
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東京都調布市下石原３－６０－４
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Izumi-Tamagawa Station (Odakyu Odawara Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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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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English Support
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