Gaienmae ichonamiki kurinikku
Gaienmae ichonamiki kurinikku sits on the third floor of a building just off the iconic ginkgo tree-lined boulevard in Minami-Aoyama — one of Tokyo’s more pleasant places to have a skin problem. It’s a dermatology-only clinic, so no generalist confusion here. They handle the usual range: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, skin allergies, and general skin concerns.
English capability is conversational — staff can manage basic exchanges and get you through intake without a full-blown translation emergency. Don’t expect a bilingual consultation, but you won’t be completely on your own either. Having a notes app with your symptoms typed out in Japanese is still smart practice. The clinic has some English resources available, which helps with forms and basic explanations.
It’s a smaller, neighborhood-feel clinic rather than a sprawling hospital department. Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Line is basically at the doorstep. If you’re in Minato or Shibuya and need a dermatologist who won’t make the language barrier your biggest problem of the day, this is a reasonable first call.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally find the clinic calm and unhurried — not the chaotic waiting room experience you get at larger hospital dermatology departments. The doctor is noted for being thorough in examining skin concerns rather than rushing to prescription. Wait times are typically manageable for a Tokyo clinic. The Aoyama location means it skews toward a well-traveled patient base, and staff seem accustomed to non-Japanese speakers showing up.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ichonamiki-clinic.jp
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東京都港区南青山２－２２－１７ 川上ビル３Ｆ
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Gaienmae Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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.
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