Fujimi Byoin

Total reviews: 345
Koenji Station (Marunouchi Line) — 12 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Fujimi Byoin is a dermatology clinic run under the Dojunkai medical foundation in Itabashi’s Yamato-cho neighborhood — a quiet residential part of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby or got a specific referral. The clinic handles standard skin conditions: rashes, acne, eczema, chronic skin issues. Nothing exotic.

    English capability here is described as conversational, meaning someone on staff can get through a basic consultation without you miming your symptoms. That’s genuinely useful. Don’t expect bilingual forms or a fully translated experience, but you shouldn’t be completely lost either. A translation app as backup is still smart.

    It’s a smaller, community-style hospital rather than a slick urban clinic, so the atmosphere is pretty no-frills. Good option if you’re in the Itabashi area and need a dermatologist without trekking to central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, efficient clinic — not flashy, but gets the job done. Wait times are typical for a community hospital, so arriving early or booking ahead helps. Doctors are reported as thorough enough for common dermatological issues. The vibe is local and unfussy rather than expat-polished. Patients who live in Itabashi tend to appreciate having a competent option close to home.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is available, which puts this above many neighborhood clinics in the area. You can likely explain your core symptoms and understand basic instructions without a translator. That said, forms are probably Japanese-only, so bring your residence card and insurance card ready to go. Using Google Translate for anything written is still a reasonable precaution. Don't expect a fully English-navigable experience — expect functional communication.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.fujimi-hp.or.jp/
    • 東京都板橋区大和町14-16
    • Koenji Station (Marunouchi Line) — 12 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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    Fujimi Byoin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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