Kobayashi Skin Care Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ichigaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • Small clinic, shorter waits
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kobayashi Skin Care Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into the second floor of the SPC Ichigaya Building in Shinjuku’s Ichigayatamachi neighborhood — closer to Ichigaya Station than the heart of Shinjuku, so factor that into your commute. They handle the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and cosmetic treatments. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation. It likely means basic written communication is possible, and staff may manage simple exchanges, but complex consultations could get tricky without prep. Bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. It’s a small private clinic rather than a big hospital, so the atmosphere tends to be quieter and more personal than a crowded dermatology department. Good option if you’re in the Ichigaya or central Shinjuku area and need a local skin specialist without trekking to an international clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic where the doctor takes time to actually examine your skin rather than rushing you out. Wait times are generally reasonable for a Tokyo private clinic. People appreciate the focused, no-frills approach — you’re there for your skin, and that’s what gets attention. A few patients note that communication requires effort if your Japanese is zero, but the staff are patient about it.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on their website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff is unverified. Reception may handle basic check-in phrases, but detailed symptom discussions or diagnosis explanations will likely hit a wall. Your best move: write out your symptoms in Japanese beforehand using Google Translate, and use a translation app during the visit. Don't expect English forms. Manage expectations and you'll probably be fine for a straightforward skin issue.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kobaskin.com/
    • 東京都新宿区市谷田町1-19-3 SPC市谷ビル2F
    • Ichigaya 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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    Kobayashi Skin Care Clinic

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