KONTANI CLINIC
Kontani Clinic is a dermatology practice in Tanashi, the main shopping and transit hub of Nishitokyo City — western Tokyo, about 30 minutes from Shinjuku on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. It sits on the third floor of the Onbe Building, which means you’re looking for the elevator, not a ground-floor entrance.
The clinic handles the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin checkups. It’s a local neighborhood dermatologist, not a foreigner-focused clinic. The website has some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand, and you’ll probably get through fine. The doctors appear to be Japanese, and consultations will likely run in Japanese.
If you’re living in Nishitokyo, Higashimurayama, or anywhere along the Seibu Shinjuku Line and need a dermatologist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a practical option worth trying.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly standard Japanese neighborhood dermatology experience — relatively efficient appointments, straightforward diagnoses for common skin issues like acne and eczema, and a clinical rather than chatty atmosphere. Wait times can stretch during peak hours, as is typical for local dermatology clinics in Tokyo. Doctors appear thorough with prescriptions and treatment plans. Don’t expect extended explanations unless you ask. The third-floor location means some patients miss the entrance on the first visit.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kontani-clinic.com
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東京都西東京市田無町４－２８－１３ おんべビル２ ３Ｆ
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Tanashii Station (West Tokyo Line) — 3 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
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