Tsurumaru Clinic
Tsurumaru Clinic is a psychiatry practice on the 4th floor of a building in Machida, a mid-sized city in the southwestern corner of Tokyo. It’s a real suburban commute from central Tokyo — Machida is on the Odakyu Line and JR Yokohama Line, so it’s doable but not a quick hop from Shinjuku.
The clinic handles the usual range of psychiatric conditions: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, stress-related issues. The website has some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese speakers exist and might show up. That said, “English content on the website” and “English-capable staff at the front desk” aren’t the same thing.
If your Japanese is limited, call ahead or email before booking. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth conversation. Bring a translation app as backup regardless. Psychiatry in particular depends heavily on nuanced communication, so this matters more here than at, say, a dermatology clinic.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for Tsurumaru Clinic. Japanese reviews suggest a relatively calm, low-key atmosphere typical of smaller psychiatric practices — not a busy hospital outpatient department. Wait times appear manageable. The setting is a standard small clinic on an upper floor of a commercial building, so don’t expect a large waiting room or walk-in flexibility. Appointments are strongly advisable.
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.tsurumaru-clinic.com/
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東京都町田市森野１－３５－８ ヴィンテージ２ ４Ｆ
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Machida Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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