funabori

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Funabori Station (Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
  • English-accessible website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Funaboribashi Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into a mixed-use building in Funabori, Edogawa — a residential Tokyo neighborhood that doesn’t see many foreign visitors. The clinic handles general skin conditions: acne, eczema, rashes, and the usual dermatology workload. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little, but don’t expect English-fluent staff waiting at the front desk. Translation apps will likely be your friend here, and bringing a Japanese-speaking friend is never a bad idea in this part of Tokyo. That said, dermatology is one of those specialties where showing the problem on your skin does a lot of the communicating for you. If you live in Edogawa or eastern Tokyo and need a local skin clinic without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable neighborhood option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a fairly standard neighborhood dermatology experience — efficient appointments, not a lot of hand-holding, and a doctor who gets to the point. Wait times can run long during peak hours, as with most Tokyo clinics. The vibe is functional and local rather than international-friendly. Patients seem to leave with clear prescriptions and diagnoses, even if the consultation itself is brief.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a small positive signal — someone there thought about international patients. But that doesn't translate to confirmed English-speaking staff. Reception will almost certainly be Japanese-only. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will carry most of the interaction. Dermatology helps here — pointing at your skin condition covers a lot of ground. Come prepared with written notes about your symptoms in Japanese if possible.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.funaboribashi-cl.com/
    • 東京都江戸川区船堀3-7-22 イリップス船堀103
    • Funabori Station (Shinjuku Line) — 2 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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