Azuma Street Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
  • Ikebukuro Station nearby
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Azuma Street Clinic is a small dermatology clinic in Ikebukuro, Toshima — specifically on the south side near Minami-Ikebukuro, tucked into a residential building called Ikebukuro City Heights. It handles the usual dermatology range: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, and likely cosmetic consultations.

    The English situation is genuinely unclear. There’s some English content visible on their online profile, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean reception can hold a conversation or that forms exist in English. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. Don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience.

    It’s a local clinic, not a foreigner-focused medical center. That means shorter waits than big hospitals and a more direct relationship with the doctor — but also less infrastructure for non-Japanese speakers. Ikebukuro is one of the more accessible areas of Tokyo, so getting here isn’t the hard part.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online. As a small neighborhood dermatology practice, it likely runs with shorter wait times than hospital outpatient departments. Local clinics like this tend to have attentive doctors who know their repeat patients — but appointment availability and communication style vary. Worth calling ahead to gauge how comfortable they are with non-Japanese speakers before committing to a visit.

    English Language Proficiency

    There's no confirmed English-speaking staff at this clinic. Some English appears in their online presence, but that's probably website-level information, not a bilingual reception desk. Realistically, you'll need either basic Japanese, a translation app like Google Translate camera mode, or a Japanese-speaking friend. Write your symptoms down in Japanese before you arrive — it genuinely speeds things up. Don't expect English forms.

    Contact & Location

    • https://doctorsfile.jp/h/26543/
    • 東京都豊島区南池袋3-18-34 池袋シティハイツ101
    • Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi 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

    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.
    Azuma Street Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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