Aoyoko Hifuka Kurinikku
Aoyoko Hifuka Kurinikku is a dermatology clinic tucked on the second floor of the Furukawa Building in Minami-Shinagawa — walkable from Shinagawa Station, which makes it reasonably convenient if you’re coming from central Tokyo or the Keikyu line.
The clinic handles standard dermatology: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, that kind of thing. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. The actual English capability on the ground — at reception, with the doctor — isn’t confirmed. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can, and manage expectations accordingly.
It’s a small private clinic setup, not a hospital department, so you’re getting more personal attention than a big institution but also fewer resources. Good for routine skin issues. If you’re dealing with something complex or need detailed back-and-forth with the doctor in English, verify their language support before you show up.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly standard small private dermatology experience — shorter waits than hospital dermatology departments, a more personal feel. Doctors appear thorough for routine conditions like acne and eczema. The clinic is compact, so don’t expect a sprawling waiting room. Appointments likely move at a reasonable pace. No strong signals of exceptional English service from patient reports, but nothing suggesting a hostile experience for non-Japanese speakers either.
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.aoyoko-sc.jp
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東京都品川区南品川２－１７－２４ フルカワビル２Ｆ
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Shinagawa Station (Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
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English Support
Basic