Dermatology HAYAKAWA Clinic

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Suitengu-mae Station (半蔵門線) — 1 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Dermatology HAYAKAWA Clinic sits on the 3rd floor of the Suitengumae Tokyu Building in Nihonbashi Kakigaracho — a quiet, residential-ish pocket of Chuo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. It’s a standard neighborhood derm clinic: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, that kind of everyday bread-and-butter dermatology. The website has some English content, which suggests some awareness of international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception staff likely have limited English, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your condition is complicated. For straightforward stuff — a rash, a suspicious mole, dry skin — you can probably muddle through with Google Translate and some patience. Nearest station is Suitengumae on the Hanzomon Line, which is a short walk away.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online in English. Based on what’s available, it operates like a typical small Japanese derm clinic — efficient, no-frills, focused on getting you seen and out. Wait times can vary depending on the day. The doctor appears thorough for routine skin issues. Don’t expect a long consultation; Japanese clinic culture trends toward brisk appointments. Best suited for patients who already know what they need or have simple, diagnosable conditions.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is a better sign than nothing — but that doesn't translate to guaranteed English-speaking staff at reception or during consultation. Realistically, this is probably a translation-app clinic for most expats. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. If your skin issue is straightforward and you can point at it, you'll likely manage fine. For anything requiring detailed medical history or nuanced explanation, bring a bilingual friend or use a medical interpreter service.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.hihukai.com
    • 東京都中央区日本橋蛎殻町1-29-6 水天宮前東急ビル3F
    • Suitengu-mae Station (半蔵門線) — 1 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

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