IIMURO Dermatology

Total reviews: 345
Funabori Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • English clinic website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • IIMURO Dermatology sits on the second floor of a small building in Funabori, a quiet residential pocket of Edogawa — not exactly central Tokyo, but easy enough if you’re living east of the city. This is a neighborhood dermatology clinic, the kind that handles everyday skin issues: acne, eczema, rashes, dermatitis, moles. Don’t expect a bilingual concierge setup. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but whether you’ll get a smooth English conversation at reception is genuinely unclear. Bring a translation app as backup. That said, dermatology is one of the more manageable specialties without perfect language overlap — you can point at things, show photos, and get a lot done. If you’re in Edogawa and need a skin clinic without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth trying.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited online, which is typical for small neighborhood clinics in residential Tokyo. The setup suggests a standard Japanese local dermatology practice: relatively short wait times outside peak hours, straightforward consultations focused on diagnosis and prescription, and a no-fuss clinical atmosphere. Don’t expect lengthy explanations — Japanese dermatology visits tend to be efficient and to the point. If you want thorough back-and-forth discussion, come prepared with written questions.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has an English-language website, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that's different from confirmed English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only or limited English at best. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will genuinely help here, especially for explaining symptoms and understanding prescription instructions. Written communication (typing back and forth on a phone) works well in Japanese clinics when verbal communication stalls. Don't assume smooth English just because the website exists.

    Contact & Location

    • http://iimuroskinclinic.com/
    • 東京都江戸川区船堀1-4-13 シャンサール船堀 2F B
    • Funabori Station (Tozai 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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    IIMURO Dermatology

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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