Hashimoto Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takamatsu Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) — 3 min walk
  • Ground-floor accessible location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hashimoto Clinic is a dermatology practice sitting on the ground floor of the Sankei Building in Higashi-Oizumi, Nerima. Nerima is one of Tokyo’s quieter residential wards — not a lot of expat foot traffic, which means this clinic is probably serving locals rather than positioning itself as a foreigner-friendly destination.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t read too much into that. It doesn’t confirm you’ll get a smooth English consultation. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend — that’s just the practical reality here. Dermatology appointments are often easier to navigate with limited language overlap than, say, internal medicine, but you’ll still want to be prepared.

    For expats living in Nerima, this is worth knowing about as a local option. If you’re commuting from central Tokyo just for a skin check, there are more clearly English-capable clinics closer to you. But if Nerima is your neighborhood, this is a reasonable place to start.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are available for this clinic. That’s not unusual for a neighborhood dermatology practice in a residential ward like Nerima — most of the patient base is likely local. What the setup suggests: a small, community-focused clinic where you’re probably seeing the same doctor each visit. Expect the pace and feel of a local Japanese dermatologist, not a large hospital outpatient department. Wait times and thoroughness are unknown quantities here.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's a low bar. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff, no mention of English intake forms, and no documented expat experiences to draw from. Realistically, you should expect Japanese-only service and plan accordingly. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL, or a Japanese-speaking companion, would make this visit much smoother. Don't show up cold and expect to wing it.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.e-doctors-net.com/nerima/hashimoto/
    • 東京都練馬区東大泉1-19-35 三慶ビル 1F
    • Takamatsu Station (Seibu Ikebukuro 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

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    Proficiency Score
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