Kiyokawa Byoin

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Asagaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • Hospital-level dermatology care
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kiyokawa Byoin is a dermatology-focused hospital run under the Seizankai medical corporation, sitting in the residential southern stretch of Asagaya in Suginami. It’s a proper hospital setup rather than a small clinic, which usually means more structured intake processes and potentially longer waits. The website has some English-language content, which is a good sign — but that doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get English-speaking staff at the front desk or in the exam room. For skin issues — rashes, acne, eczema, anything that’s been bugging you — this is a legitimate dermatology option in a part of Tokyo that isn’t exactly overflowing with English-accessible options. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. The Asagaya area is easy to reach from central Tokyo, and the address puts you a walkable distance from the station.

    Patient Feedback

    Being a hospital-scale operation rather than a one-doctor clinic, expect more formal intake procedures — registration paperwork, insurance card processing, the usual Japanese hospital rhythm. Dermatology patients generally report thorough exams and proper follow-up treatment plans. Wait times can stretch, especially without an appointment. The structured environment suits people who want a methodical approach to skin conditions rather than a quick in-and-out consultation.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website shows some English content, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that's no guarantee of English-speaking staff on any given day. Reception at hospital-level facilities in residential Suginami tends to be Japanese-only in practice. Come prepared: translation app ready, symptoms typed out in Japanese, and your insurance card accessible. If you can bring a Japanese-speaking friend, that's your smoothest path. Don't count on English forms being available.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kiyokawahosp.or.jp
    • 東京都杉並区阿佐谷南2-31-12
    • Asagaya Station (Marunouchi 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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    Kiyokawa Byoin

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