Yokohamamachida Kansetsusekitsui Byoin
Yokohamamachida Kansetsusekitsui Byoin sits in Tsukushino, Machida — technically Tokyo, though the name and geography put it squarely in the Yokohama-adjacent commuter belt. Despite the “Yokohama” in the name, you’re looking at a 5-minute walk from Tsukushino Station on the Denentoshi Line.
This is a dedicated orthopedic and spine hospital — joints, backs, knees, sports injuries, that kind of thing. Not a general clinic where ortho is one department among twelve. The whole place is built around musculoskeletal problems, which means the doctors here tend to actually know what they’re doing when your back gives out or your knee starts clicking.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that translates to fluent English-speaking reception staff. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out, and manage expectations. If you need surgery or ongoing orthopedic care in the southwest Tokyo suburbs, this is worth the trip. For a quick consultation, less certain.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally report that the doctors are thorough and take imaging seriously — you’re unlikely to leave without an X-ray or MRI referral if it’s warranted. Wait times can run long, as with most Japanese specialty hospitals. The facility feels clinical but organized. Staff are professional, though communication in English depends heavily on which staff member you get. Repeat patients seem to appreciate the specialist focus over a general hospital experience.
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://www.ymo-hospital.jp
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東京都町田市南つくし野３－１－２
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Tsukushino Station (Tokyu田園都市線) — 8 min walk
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