Aitawa Kurinikku
Aitawa Clinic (officially the Itabashi Chuo General Hospital–affiliated I-Tower Clinic) is a dermatology practice sitting on the 3rd floor of a building in Funado, Itabashi. It’s part of the IMS hospital group, which is a reassuring sign — these aren’t fly-by-night operations. The clinic handles general skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, that kind of everyday dermatology work.
The website has some English-facing content, but don’t read too much into that. Full English service at the reception or consultation level is unconfirmed. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. That’s not a knock on the clinic — it’s just the reality of most neighborhood dermatology practices in Tokyo outside central areas.
Itabashi isn’t a typical expat hub, so this clinic is most relevant if you actually live in the area and need a local skin doctor rather than trekking to Shinjuku or Minato.
Patient Feedback
As an IMS group clinic, the setup tends to be organized and professionally run. Patients at IMS-affiliated facilities generally report efficient processing and reasonably thorough consultations. Wait times can vary depending on the day — walk-in heavy days at neighborhood dermatology clinics in Tokyo can stretch. Booking ahead where possible is smarter. The hospital-affiliated structure means referrals within the IMS network are relatively smooth if you need escalated care.
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 -
http://www.ims.gr.jp/itower/
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東京都板橋区舟渡１－１３－１０－３Ｆ
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Funado Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
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