Uenohirokouji mental clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ueno Station (Ginza Line) — 3 min walk
  • Mental health specialty focus
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Uenohirokouji Mental Clinic sits on the third floor of the Dai-2 Mikura Building in Ueno, Taito Ward — a busy, accessible part of Tokyo with solid transport links. Despite the “Internal Medicine” classification, the name makes the focus clear: this is a mental health clinic. Think anxiety, depression, sleep issues, stress-related conditions.

    The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but it doesn’t confirm full English consultation capability. That gap matters. If your Japanese is limited, contact them directly before booking — don’t assume the online English presence means your appointment will be in English. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend on standby is a sensible backup plan.

    The Ueno area is well-connected (multiple lines, including Ginza and Hibiya), making it reachable from most of central Tokyo without much hassle. For expats dealing with mental health challenges who need a clinic in this part of the city, it’s worth investigating — just go in with realistic expectations about language support.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited in English-language sources. The Ueno location and mental health focus suggest a practice used to handling a range of stress and mood-related concerns. Smaller mental health clinics in Tokyo like this typically run on appointment-based schedules with moderate wait times. Expect a fairly standard Japanese clinic experience — calm, professional, not rushed, but not especially set up for long back-and-forth conversations in English.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as English-fluent staff at reception or during consultations. No confirmed reports of English-speaking doctors. If your mental health needs require nuanced conversation (and they usually do), this is a real concern. Bring a translation app at minimum, or ideally a bilingual support person. Call or email ahead to get a clearer picture before your first visit.

    Contact & Location

    • https://ueno-kokoro.com
    • 東京都台東区上野1ー16-16 第2三倉ビル3階
    • Ueno Station (Ginza Line) — 3 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • 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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