Yamazaki Byoin

Total reviews: 345
Kiyose Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
  • Dedicated psychiatric facility
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yamazaki Byoin is a psychiatric hospital run by the Yuushinkai medical corporation, sitting in Kiyose — a quieter residential pocket of Tokyo, northwest of the city center. It’s a full psychiatric facility, not a general clinic with a mental health drawer, so the focus here is real. They have some English content on their website, which suggests awareness of international patients, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff on the ground is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with reception. If you’re dealing with serious psychiatric needs and live on the western side of Tokyo, this is worth a call — but go in prepared with translation support just in case. Kiyose itself is accessible via the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Yamazaki Byoin is limited in English-language spaces, which is pretty common for psychiatric facilities in suburban Tokyo. What comes through from Japanese reviews suggests a structured, clinical environment — thorough intake processes and consistent follow-up care. It’s a hospital-level facility, so expect more formality than a small private clinic. Wait times can vary depending on appointment scheduling. Not a drop-in kind of place.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent signal — but it's not confirmation of English-speaking staff at reception or in consultations. Psychiatric care requires real communication, so this matters more here than at, say, a dermatology clinic. Before booking, email or call and ask directly if an English-speaking psychiatrist or interpreter is available. Bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app as backup. Don't assume — confirm.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.yamazaki-psychiatric-hp.or.jp
    • 東京都清瀬市竹丘3-4-25
    • Kiyose Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 8 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

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