YAMASHITA Clinic
YAMASHITA Clinic is an internal medicine practice in Higashi-Murayama, a residential area in western Tokyo about 40 minutes from Shinjuku on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. It sits on the third floor of Kosei Plaza, a fairly standard local commercial building. This is a neighborhood clinic serving local families — not an international medical center. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but whether you’ll get English-speaking staff at the desk or in the exam room is genuinely unclear. Come prepared with a translation app and any relevant medical history written out in Japanese if you can manage it. That said, internal medicine covers the everyday stuff — persistent coughs, fatigue, blood pressure, diabetes management, general checkups — so if you’re in the Higashi-Murayama area and need that kind of care, this is a real local option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried neighborhood clinic feel. Wait times appear reasonable by Tokyo standards — not a chaotic walk-in vibe. The doctor seems thorough with explanations, which matters when you’re navigating a language gap. It’s a small practice, so you’re likely seeing the same physician each visit. No reports of standout English fluency from staff, but the general tone seems patient and accommodating rather than rushed.
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 -
https://ya-i.com
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東京都東村山市栄町2-9-32 晃正プラザ3F
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Higashi-Murayama Station (Seibu-Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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