IMAI Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Akitsu Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • IMAI Clinic is a dermatology practice in Higashi-Murayama, a quieter residential area in western Tokyo. It’s the kind of neighborhood clinic that locals have been going to for years — not a flashy urban skin center, but a solid, practical option if you’re living in that part of the city and need someone to look at a rash, acne, eczema, or anything else your skin is doing that it shouldn’t be.

    They have conversational English capability, which means you won’t be completely on your own at the front desk, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. Come prepared with some Japanese terms for your condition, or have a translation app ready as backup. Their website is in Japanese, so navigating it before your visit will take some effort.

    This is a general dermatology clinic — think bread-and-butter skin issues rather than cosmetic procedures. If you’re in the Higashi-Murayama or Kiyose area and need a dermatologist who can at least partially communicate in English, this is a reasonable local option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a neighborhood clinic atmosphere — familiar faces, relatively short wait times compared to bigger hospital dermatology departments, and doctors who take time to explain conditions rather than rushing you out. It’s not cutting-edge, but it’s thorough. Patients with common skin issues like eczema, dermatitis, and acne report feeling well-managed. The clinic runs on Japanese appointment culture, so showing up on time matters.

    English Language Proficiency

    There's enough conversational English here to get through a basic appointment without total chaos, but this isn't a clinic with English-language forms or a bilingual doctor on staff. Reception can handle simple questions in English. For anything nuanced — describing symptoms, understanding a diagnosis — bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Google Translate pointed at their Japanese website will help you prep before you go.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.imaiclinic.or.jp/
    • 東京都東村山市秋津町2-23-2
    • Akitsu Station (Seibu Shinjuku 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    IMAI Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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