Wako Clinic
Wako Clinic is a neighborhood internal medicine clinic in Koyama, Shinagawa — a residential pocket of Tokyo that’s convenient but not exactly a major expat hub. Run under the medical corporation Kinseikai, it handles the everyday stuff: colds, chronic conditions, checkups, referrals. Think local GP, not international hospital.
The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t take that as a guarantee of smooth English consultation. Reception may or may not be comfortable in English depending on who’s working that day. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for anything more complex than basic symptoms. For routine visits where you can point and gesture, you’ll probably manage fine.
It’s the kind of clinic that works well once you’ve been a few times and they know your history. Getting through the first visit as a non-Japanese speaker takes a bit more effort.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a steady, no-frills local clinic. Wait times are typical for a small Japanese practice — expect to sit a while during busy morning hours. Doctors tend to be thorough on the diagnostic side, and the clinic has a regular local patient base, which usually means continuity of care matters here. It’s not a tourist-friendly walk-in setup. Come prepared with your health history written down.
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://wakoclinic.com/
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東京都品川区小山４－８－１
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Osawa Station (Keihin-Tohoku 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.
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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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