AKABANEDAI Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Akabane Station (JR Saikyo Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • AKABANEDAI Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into the Akabanedai residential area of Kita Ward — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a solid option if you’re living or working in the north of the city. The clinic handles standard skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, and likely cosmetic treatments. It’s a small neighborhood clinic, not a big hospital dermatology department, so expect a more personal setup with shorter chains of bureaucracy.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign — it means they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t guarantee English at the front desk or during your consultation. Come prepared: bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese if you can, and don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. If your Japanese is zero, this is manageable but not effortless.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic yet. As a small local dermatology practice in a residential part of Kita Ward, it likely draws mostly Japanese-speaking regulars. That typically means shorter wait times than big hospital dermatology departments, and a more direct doctor relationship. Expect a no-frills clinical environment — functional, efficient, not fancy. If reviews surface, they’ll probably reflect a quiet neighborhood practice that gets the job done.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which puts it ahead of many local clinics — but that's a low bar. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff, no verified bilingual reception, and no publicly available information about English intake forms. Realistically, bring a translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for paperwork), screenshot your symptoms in Japanese, and be ready to do some pointing. Not impossible for non-Japanese speakers, but don't walk in expecting a smooth bilingual experience.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.akabanedai-c.com/
    • 東京都北区赤羽台1-5-22
    • Akabane Station (JR Saikyo 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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    AKABANEDAI Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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