Gotanda Nishiguchi Clinic
Gotanda Nishiguchi Clinic is a dermatology practice sitting on the second floor of the Ichihara Building, a short walk from Gotanda Station’s west exit in Shinagawa. The clinic blends conventional dermatology with kampo (traditional herbal medicine) — which is actually pretty unusual and worth knowing if you’re open to that approach.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Reception is likely Japanese-first. If your skin issue is visible and diagnosable without much back-and-forth, you’ll probably be fine with a translation app. For anything nuanced — allergies, chronic conditions, medication history — prepare written notes in Japanese or bring a bilingual friend.
It’s a smaller clinic, which tends to mean shorter waits than a big hospital and a more direct conversation with the doctor. The kampo angle makes it genuinely different from your standard dermatology visit if you’re curious about that route.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills clinic atmosphere typical of smaller Tokyo practices. Wait times tend to be reasonable compared to larger hospitals. The kampo-plus-dermatology combination gets mentioned as distinctive — some patients appreciate having both options discussed in one visit. The doctor appears thorough for skin assessments. Don’t expect a lot of small talk; it’s efficient and clinical in the best sense. No strong reports of English-language frustration, but no strong confirmation of smooth English either.
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.gtnc4114ken-kanpou.com
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東京都品川区西五反田１－２７－６ 市原ビル２Ｆ
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Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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