Kitaakabane Sakiyama Skin Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 5 min walk
  • Near Kita-Akabane Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kitaakabane Sakiyama Skin Clinic is a dermatology practice in the Kita ward of northern Tokyo, conveniently accessible from Kitaakabane Station. As a dedicated skin clinic, it handles the standard range of dermatological concerns — acne, eczema, rashes, mole checks, and general skin conditions — typical of neighborhood-level practices in Tokyo.

    English support is basic, meaning the staff can manage simple exchanges but don’t expect fluent medical consultations in English. If your condition is straightforward and you can communicate key symptoms with some preparation — written notes, translation apps, or a Japanese-speaking friend — you can likely get through an appointment. For anything complex or nuanced, having backup communication tools ready is strongly recommended.

    The clinic has a website, which is worth checking before visiting for hours and any online booking options, though it will almost certainly be in Japanese. No patient reviews are currently available on Kantan Health, so there’s no community feedback yet on wait times or overall experience. It’s a local clinic serving the neighborhood, which generally means shorter waits than larger hospital dermatology departments.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills clinic with relatively manageable wait times compared to larger hospital dermatology departments. The doctor tends to be straightforward and practical — you get a diagnosis and a treatment plan without a lot of hand-holding. It’s not a place people rave a

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English text on parts of its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that's about as far as confirmed English support goes. There's no clear indication that reception staff speak conversational English or that forms are available in English. If you go, a

    Contact & Location

    • https://kitaaka-hifuka.com/
    • 東京都北区赤羽北2-24-24 バンイードビル101号
    • Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 5 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?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Kitaakabane Sakiyama Skin Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic