KOMAZAWA Hospital
KOMAZAWA Hospital is a general foundation hospital in Setagaya’s Komazawa neighborhood, with a dermatology department that handles everything from routine skin checks to more complex conditions. It’s a proper hospital setup — not a sleek expat clinic — so expect a Japanese public hospital experience: numbered tickets, waiting areas, and forms in Japanese.
The hospital has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and get a fluent English consultation. Most dermatology visits here will go smoother if you bring a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend, or at least your symptoms written out in Japanese beforehand. That said, dermatology is one of those specialties where pointing and showing works reasonably well.
Komazawa-Daigaku Station on the Den-en-toshi Line is a short walk away, making it accessible from Shibuya in under 15 minutes. If you’re in Setagaya and need a dermatologist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a practical option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a functional, no-frills hospital experience. Wait times can run long during peak hours — this is a multi-department hospital, not a boutique clinic. Dermatology consultations tend to be efficient rather than extended. Doctors are generally described as competent and thorough for standard skin conditions. The atmosphere is calm and orderly. It’s not the place for hand-holding, but it gets the job done.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
-
03-3822-4112 -
https://komazawa-hp.jp/
-
東京都世田谷区駒沢２－２－１５
-
Komazawa Station (Tokyu Denentoshi Line) — 2 min walk
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| Wednesday | ||
| Thursday | ||
| Friday | ||
| Saturday | ||
| Sunday | ||
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.
Need a phone script in Japanese? Click here.
Other scripts: Cancel/Reschedule · Describe Symptoms · Pharmacy · Emergency · Dental
English Support
Basic