Aoi Skin Clinic
Aoi Skin Clinic sits on the 5th floor of Soleil Building in Narita-Higashi, Suginami — a residential part of west Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreigner-friendly clinics. That makes this one worth knowing about.
It’s a standard Japanese dermatology setup: one attending doctor, appointment-based, covering everything from acne and eczema to skin checks and cosmetic concerns. What separates it from most neighborhood derms is that they have conversational English capability — meaning you won’t be completely stranded if your Japanese is nonexistent. Don’t expect fluent medical English across the whole staff, but enough to get through a basic consultation without pulling out Google Translate every 30 seconds.
The clinic has a website in Japanese only, so booking ahead means either using the online form (and muddling through it) or calling. If you live in Suginami or nearby Setagaya and need a dermatologist you can actually communicate with, this is a solid local option.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried doctor who takes time to explain diagnoses. Wait times are generally reasonable for a Japanese clinic — shorter if you book ahead, longer if you walk in during peak hours. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, typical of a small neighborhood specialist. Patients with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis or acne report feeling like their concerns were taken seriously rather than rushed through.
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://aoi-skinclinic.com
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東京都杉並区成田東５－４０－１０ ソレイユビル５Ｆ
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Narita-Higashi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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