Aoba Iin
Aoba Iin is a dermatology clinic on the second floor of the Higashiyama Building in Meguro — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s easy to get to but not a major expat hub. The clinic is part of the Hibari-kai medical corporation and focuses on general dermatology: think skin conditions, rashes, acne, allergies, and the like.
Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean a smooth English consultation — that gap is real and worth knowing about. Going in with a translation app or a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese is a smart move. The clinic appears to operate as a standard neighborhood dermatology practice rather than an international clinic, so expectations should be set accordingly.
If you’re in Meguro or nearby and need a dermatologist without trekking to a major international hospital, this is worth checking out — just go prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly typical Japanese neighborhood dermatology experience — relatively efficient, not much small talk, and doctors who are thorough with diagnosis but may not have bandwidth for long explanations in English. Wait times can vary depending on the day. The second-floor clinic is compact. Patients seem to appreciate the straightforward approach without unnecessary upselling of treatments.
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.aoba-iin.com/
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東京都目黒区東山１－１－２ 東山ビル２Ｆ
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Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
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