Hukagawa Gatharia Hifuka

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Inside Gatharia shopping complex
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Fukagawa Gatharia Hifuka is a dermatology clinic tucked inside the Gatharia Regare Building in Kiba, Koto Ward — a large shopping and residential complex that makes it easy to combine a skin appointment with errands. The clinic covers standard dermatology: acne, eczema, rashes, skin allergies, and general skin checks. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume the front desk will hold a fluent conversation. You’ll likely be fine with a translation app and some patience. This is a neighborhood dermatologist, not a foreigner-specialist clinic. If your Japanese is zero and your skin issue is complicated, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a medical interpreter app before you walk in. For routine skin concerns, though, the setup is manageable.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a reasonably efficient clinic — waits can stretch during peak hours but it’s not notorious for all-day queues. Doctors tend to be straightforward: examine, diagnose, prescribe, done. Don’t expect lengthy explanations unless you ask. The shopping complex location means you can kill wait time easily. General vibe is calm and functional — a no-drama neighborhood skin clinic, not a boutique experience.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website carries some English content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff hasn't been documented. Expect Japanese-first at reception. A translation app — Google Translate or Midori — will get you through registration and basic symptom descriptions. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If your condition needs nuanced explanation, write your symptoms down in Japanese beforehand or use a prepared translation. Manageable for simple visits, trickier for complex skin concerns.

    Contact & Location

    • https://gathariahifu.com/
    • 東京都江東区木場1-5-9 深川ギャザリアレガーレ棟2F
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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