JUNTENDO UNIVERSITY NERIMA HOSPITAL

Total reviews: 345
Takashiodai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • University hospital specialist dermatology
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Juntendo University Nerima Hospital is a large academic medical center in Nerima Ward, about 10 minutes from Shakujii-koen Station. The dermatology department sits inside a full-service university hospital, which means you’re getting specialist-level care backed by residents, attending physicians, and proper diagnostic equipment — not a solo-practice clinic.

    That scale cuts both ways. Appointments can run long, wait times are real, and the system is bureaucratic. You will fill out forms, navigate multiple desks, and likely need your Japanese sorted out ahead of time. The hospital website has some English sections, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff in dermatology specifically is not confirmed. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if you can.

    What you’re here for is clinical credibility. University hospitals in Japan take cases that smaller clinics won’t touch — chronic skin conditions, complex diagnoses, referrals. If your issue is serious or persistent, this is the kind of place worth the paperwork hassle.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe thorough consultations and confidence in the medical staff, which is typical for university hospitals. Wait times are a consistent complaint — budget two to three hours for your first visit. The facility is clean and well-organized, but the multi-desk check-in process can feel overwhelming without Japanese. Doctors are professional but appointment slots move fast once you’re in the room. Good for serious conditions; possibly overkill for minor issues.

    English Language Proficiency

    The hospital website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but on-the-ground English support in the dermatology department is not confirmed. Reception at university hospitals in Japan often has limited conversational English. Medical forms are almost certainly in Japanese. Come prepared — Google Translate or a bilingual friend will genuinely help here. If your Japanese is zero, call ahead or email through the website to check before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • https://hosp-nerima.juntendo.ac.jp/
    • 東京都練馬区高野台3-1-10
    • Takashiodai Station (Fukutoshin 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

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