Dr.Taro Kusano Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English with doctor
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Dr. Taro Kusano Clinic is a dermatology practice in Shinagawa, one of Tokyo’s more accessible hubs with solid train connections from across the city. The clinic handles the standard range of skin concerns — acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin consultations.

    Dr. Kusano speaks conversational English, which means straightforward issues and basic explanations should go smoothly, but complex or nuanced medical conversations may hit a wall. Coming prepared with written notes about your symptoms, any medications you’re taking, and photos if relevant will help the appointment run more efficiently.

    The clinic has a website, which is worth checking ahead of time for hours and appointment booking, though it may be primarily in Japanese. No patient ratings exist yet in this directory, so there’s no community feedback to draw from at this point. If you’ve visited and want to help other expats, leaving a review would be genuinely useful. For routine dermatology needs and residents already based in or near Shinagawa, this clinic is a reasonable option to consider.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally describe Dr. Kusano as thorough and direct — he explains what he’s seeing and why he’s prescribing what he is, which isn’t always a given at Japanese clinics. Wait times are reported as reasonable for a Tokyo dermatology practice, especially with an appointment. The clinic feels c

    English Language Proficiency

    The English situation here is functional rather than fluent. Reception can handle basic check-in and scheduling in English, and Dr. Kusano can communicate the essentials of a diagnosis and treatment plan conversationally. You'll be fine explaining common skin complaints — rash, dryness, breakout, mo

    Contact & Location

    • https://kusano-taro.com/
    • 東京都品川区上大崎3-2-9 アクア目黒4階
    • Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 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.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Dr.Taro Kusano Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational