USHIHAMA KOKORONOMORI CLINIC
Ushihama Kokoronomori Clinic sits on the second floor of Medical Beans building in Fussa City, a quieter western pocket of Tokyo that’s home to a sizeable expat community near Yokota Air Base. Despite the name suggesting mental wellness (kokoronomori = “forest of the heart”), this is registered as an internal medicine clinic, so expect general health concerns to be the main business here.
Staff have conversational English, which puts them ahead of most neighborhood clinics in the area. You won’t get a fully bilingual consultation, but basic communication shouldn’t require you to mime your symptoms or rely entirely on Google Translate. Some English resources are available, which helps with paperwork anxiety.
This is a community clinic, not a big hospital. That means shorter waits than downtown Tokyo facilities, a more personal feel, and a doctor who probably sees the same faces regularly. If you’re based in the Fussa or Akishima area and need a reliable internal medicine go-to without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to appreciate the neighborhood clinic feel — it’s not rushed or overwhelming like larger urban hospitals. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local clinic. The doctor is described as attentive and thorough for routine consultations. Being in Fussa means a calmer, more accessible experience than fighting your way through Shinjuku for a GP appointment. Not a lot of online patient feedback in English, but the local expat community near the base tends to pass recommendations word of mouth.
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.ushihama.jp/
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東京都福生市牛浜１５８ メディカルビーンズ２Ｆ
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Ushihama Station (JR Itsukaichi Line) — 2 min walk
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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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