Arakikinen Tokyo Riverside Byoin
Arakikinen Tokyo Riverside Byoin is a social medical corporation hospital in Minami-Senju, Arakawa — not the flashiest part of Tokyo, but well-connected and genuinely local. Their dermatology department sits within a broader hospital setup, so you’re getting specialist care with the backup of a fuller medical institution rather than a standalone skin clinic.
The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English consultation waiting for you. Reality check: this is a Japanese hospital in a residential ward. Come prepared with a translation app, photos of your symptoms, and any medication names written down. That said, hospital dermatology departments in Japan tend to be thorough — they’re not rushing you out for the next facial.
Nearest station is Minami-Senju on the Hibiya Line and JR Jōban Line, about 10-15 minutes walk from the address. Good access from central Tokyo without being in the middle of it.
Patient Feedback
Being a hospital-affiliated dermatology department rather than a standalone clinic, patients generally report a more structured, methodical experience — less rushed than private skin clinics, more paperwork upfront. Wait times can run longer than a boutique derm visit, especially on first appointments. The thoroughness tends to get positive marks. Staff are professional and process-driven. It’s a Japanese hospital experience: systematic, competent, and not particularly chatty.
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.trshp.jp/
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東京都荒川区南千住８－４－４
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Minami-Senju Station (Hibiya Line) — 2 min walk
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