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Can anyone recommend an English-speaking urology/STI clinic in the Shinjuku area?
I can speak some Japanese but not confidently enough for a doctor's appointment, so English is preferred. I can navigate a pharmacy in Japanese but not probably not a consultation.
I did scour some threads from other users but since they're old most of the links are dead.
Any advice is appreciated, thanks.
honestly if you're near higashi-shinjuku just walk over to tokyo medical and surgical clinic in shinjuku sanchome area. theyre used to seeing foreigners for this kind of thing and the doctors are native english speakers. i went there for something similar a couple years back and they did the whole thing in like 30 minutes urine test and all. costs a bit more than some places maybe 15-20k but you wont have to struggle with the language
if you want cheaper theres a place called himawari women's clinic in takadanobaba that does STI stuff for men too even though the name sounds weird. their english is decent and theyre quick. about 5 min from takadanobaba station on the yamanote line. they can prob do the basic bacterial tests and get you antibiotics same visit just tell them upfront what you think it is
honestly if youre near higashi-shinjuku theres a small clinic on meiji-dori called shinjuku urology clinic. they have an english page on their website and i've walked past a few times seeing foreign patients. never been myself but a friend went for a UTI and said the doctor spoke decent english, cost him like 3000 yen for the consult plus antibiotics
for something more central theres a place called tokyo station clinic inside the Yaesu underground mall but thats a bit of a trek from shinjuku. theyre really efficient with STI stuff though, done in 20 minutes. just know they stop accepting new patients at 4pm sharp so go early
one thing nobody mentioned - bring cash. most of these smaller clinics dont take cards and the pharmacy nearby might not either. a basic bacterial test and antibiotics should run you around 5000-8000 yen total depending on the meds
i'd actually recommend the tokyo general clinic in okubo, it's about a 15 minute walk from higashi-shinjuku and they're pretty used to english-speaking patients. they do walk-ins for STI stuff and the consultation plus basic bacterial tests was around 8k yen when i went. the doctor was straightforward and didn't push for extra tests i didn't need, just asked what symptoms i had and prescribed antibiotics after a quick urine test
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Start your Tokyo journey at the Tokyo Tower (4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato), which offers panoramic views from its 150-meter observation deck for 1,200 yen. For a more modern perspec… 🗼 Iconic Landmarks
Start your Tokyo journey at the Tokyo Tower (4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato), which offers panoramic views from its 150-meter observation deck for 1,200 yen. For a more modern perspective, head to the Shibuya Sky observation deck (2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya) for 2,000 yen, open until 10 PM. Both spots are less crowded on weekday mornings.
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Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa (2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito), Tokyo's oldest temple, open daily from 6 AM to 5 PM. For a quieter experience, explore the Meiji Jingu Shrine (1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya), set in a large forested area and free to enter. Arrive early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends.
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Sample authentic ramen at Ichiran Shibuya (1-22-7 Jinnan, Shibuya), where individual booths let you focus on the tonkotsu broth, starting at 1,290 yen. For a unique twist, try conveyor-belt sushi at Uobei Shibuya (1-19-3 Jinnan, Shibuya), with plates from 100 yen. Reservations are not needed, but expect short queues.
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honestly this is a solid list, you've hit the major spots. one thing i'd add is that the Tsukiji Outer Market is worth a morning even if the inner market moved to Toyosu. the stalls there for tamagoyaki and fresh uni on skewers are unbeatable, and it gets packed by 9am so go early.
for a cheap meal that slaps, try CoCo Ichibanya for curry rice. there's one near basically every station and you can customize the spice level and toppings. it's not fancy but it's a real Tokyo staple that tourists often overlook.
also if you're into temples, the walk from Senso-ji down Nakamise-dori is fun but the side streets in Asakusa have smaller shrines and old-school snack shops that are way less crowded. i stumbled on a tiny place selling matcha soft serve for 350 yen last time and it was better than the touristy ones.