IGARASHI Internal Medicine Clinic

Total reviews: 345

Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 8 min walk

Conversational English confirmed

Near central Tokyo

IGARASHI Internal Medicine Clinic sits in East Kasai, a quieter residential corner of Edogawa ward on Tokyo’s eastern edge. Despite the “internal medicine” in the name, this clinic handles dermatology — so don’t let that throw you off when you’re searching.

For English speakers, this isn’t a fully bilingual clinic, but staff have conversational English and there are some English-language resources on hand. That puts it a step above the average neighborhood clinic where you’d be flying solo with Google Translate. You won’t need to prepare a rehearsed Japanese speech just to get seen.

East Kasai is well-connected via the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, so it’s reachable without much hassle if you’re coming from central Tokyo. The clinic itself has a neighborhood feel — this is a community practice, not a hospital dermatology department. Expect a local, personal experience rather than a slick urban medical center. Good for routine skin concerns, follow-ups, and getting a diagnosis without the communication anxiety that hits at most Japanese clinics.

Patient Feedback

Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of a neighborhood clinic. The doctor takes time to explain what’s going on rather than rushing through appointments. Wait times can vary — walk-in busy periods happen, so going early or off-peak helps. The personal, local feel means you’re not a number in a queue. Nothing flashy, but people leave knowing what their skin issue actually is and what to do about it.

English Language Proficiency

Staff have conversational English, which means basic communication works without a translation app as a lifeline. Don't expect fluent medical English on every topic, but explaining common skin symptoms, understanding instructions, and asking follow-up questions should be manageable. Some English resources are available at the clinic. Complex or nuanced situations might still benefit from a bilingual friend or a prepared written summary of your symptoms, but this is meaningfully better than a zero-English neighborhood clinic.

For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.

Contact & Location

03-3822-4112
https://igarashi-naika.com/
東京都江戸川区東葛西５－４６－１１
Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 8 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