USHIO Clinic
USHIO Clinic (牛尾医院) is a small internal medicine practice tucked into a residential stretch of Hino City, in the western suburbs of Tokyo. This isn’t a central Tokyo clinic — Hino is out past Hachioji on the Keio Line, so factor that into your planning if you’re commuting from Shinjuku or further east.
It’s a neighborhood-style clinic, the kind that’s been serving local families for years rather than catering to an international crowd. The website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. Bring a translation app, have your Japanese address written down, and ideally prepare a brief summary of your symptoms in Japanese beforehand.
For general internal medicine needs — checkups, common illnesses, chronic condition management — this clinic likely covers the basics well. It’s not a specialist expat clinic, but if you live in or near Hino, it’s a practical local option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a quiet, unhurried neighborhood clinic with relatively short wait times compared to larger hospital outpatient departments. The doctor appears thorough and attentive — typical of a small, single-physician practice where continuity of care matters. The atmosphere is calm and local. Don’t expect high-tech facilities or a large staff. It’s a practical, no-frills setup that works well for straightforward internal medicine visits.
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.ushio-iin.com/
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東京都日野市平山６－５－１３
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Hirayama Station (Tamagawa Line) — 8 min walk
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