Yoshino Josei Shinryojo

Total reviews: 345
Shin-Ekoguota Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • Female gynecologist on staff
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yoshino Josei Shinryojo is a small women’s clinic tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Nakano’s quieter Eharacho neighborhood — not a busy commercial strip, so plan your navigation in advance. It focuses purely on gynecology, which means the doctor isn’t splitting attention between ten different specialties.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation in person. This is a solo-doctor setup, so the experience lives or dies on Dr. Kazue’s communication style. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. Not the place to walk in cold expecting full English service — but the website presence suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients.

    Nakano is accessible via the Seibu Shinjuku Line (Shin-Egota Station is close) and the Marunouchi/Oedo lines. Not the most convenient clinic for central Tokyo expats, but worth considering if you’re in the Nakano or Nerima area and want a dedicated women’s clinic rather than a general hospital.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — typical of smaller single-doctor clinics where you’re not being shuffled through a factory line. Wait times can vary depending on appointment load. The focused gynecology specialty means consultations tend to be thorough rather than rushed. No strong pattern of English-language reviews available, so the experience for non-Japanese speakers is genuinely unclear from public data.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is more than many local clinics offer — but that's where confirmed English support ends. There's no clear evidence that reception or consultations are conducted in English. If you go, use Google Translate or a medical interpreter app, and prepare written notes about your symptoms and medical history in Japanese if possible. A bilingual friend on standby by phone wouldn't hurt either.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.drkazue.jp/
    • 東京都中野区江原町3-35-8 グローリオ中野新江古田1F
    • Shin-Ekoguota Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 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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    Yoshino Josei Shinryojo

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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