Hotsuka Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Hotsuka Station (Tsukuba Express) — 2 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hotsuka Clinic is a dermatology practice in Adachi Ward, one of Tokyo’s more residential, less-touristed areas in the northeast. It operates under the medical corporation Ikkokai, which usually means there’s some organizational structure behind it rather than just a solo practitioner running things.

    Skin conditions, general dermatological concerns, and likely cosmetic dermatology are the focus here. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. That said, “English on the website” and “English at the front desk” are two very different things, and nobody’s confirmed the latter.

    If you’re in Adachi and dealing with a rash, acne, or something you need a dermatologist to look at, this is a local option worth calling ahead. Don’t assume a smooth English consultation without checking first.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for Hotsuka Clinic. Japanese reviews suggest it functions as a straightforward neighborhood dermatology clinic — routine appointments, standard wait times for the area. Patients appear to visit for common skin concerns without much fanfare. It reads as a workmanlike local clinic rather than a destination practice. Expats visiting should go in with realistic expectations and not assume a polished international-patient experience.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which puts it ahead of many local dermatology practices in Adachi. However, there's no confirmed information about English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. If you go, bring a translation app as backup — Google Translate or DeepL on your phone. Writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand is also a smart move. Don't expect English forms. This is a neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center.

    Contact & Location

    • https://hotsuka-cl.jp/
    • 東京都足立区保塚町18-15
    • Hotsuka Station (Tsukuba Express) — 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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