KITAAYASE Dermatology clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kitaayase Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
  • Second-floor neighborhood clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • KITAAYASE Dermatology sits on the second floor of the Ogura Building in Yanaka, Adachi — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a real neighborhood clinic serving a real community. They handle the standard dermatology range: acne, eczema, rashes, skin allergies, and general skin concerns. The website has some English-facing content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English consultation. This is still a Japanese-primary clinic in a residential ward. Come with Google Translate ready, or better yet, write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, neighborhood dermatology clinics like this tend to be efficient, no-frills, and genuinely focused on getting you sorted rather than upselling you. If you live in or around Adachi and need a skin issue looked at without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient experience here reads like a typical efficient Japanese neighborhood clinic — relatively short waits compared to hospital dermatology departments, straightforward consultations, and doctors who get to the point. No reports of unusually long appointment times. The vibe is practical and unhurried for a local clinic. Patients generally leave with a clear diagnosis and prescription. Don’t expect extended Q&A time, but the care is focused and competent.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn't confirm English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. Assume Japanese-primary service. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will be your best friend here. Writing symptoms down in Japanese beforehand using a translation tool is genuinely helpful. No confirmed English intake forms. If your Japanese is zero, prepare ahead — it's manageable, just not hands-free.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kitaayase-hifuka.com
    • 東京都足立区谷中2-10-1 小倉ビル2F
    • Kitaayase Station (Chiyoda 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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