Kugayama Byoin
Kugayama Hospital sits in Kitakarasuyama, a quiet residential corner of Setagaya that most expats don’t stumble into by accident. It’s a general hospital run by a social welfare foundation, with dermatology as one of its outpatient specialties. The building and setup feel very Japanese public hospital — functional, not flashy, busy with local patients.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t count on walking in and having a fluent English conversation at reception. This is a neighborhood hospital that serves the local community first. If you’ve got a skin issue and you’re in the Kugayama or Chitose-Karasuyama area, it’s a solid, accessible option — but come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese isn’t there yet.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a typical Japanese public hospital experience — organized, thorough, and unhurried in consultation but potentially long on waiting room time. Dermatology appointments follow standard outpatient flow: check in, wait, see the doctor, pick up prescriptions. Doctors are reported as methodical and detail-oriented. It’s not a boutique skin clinic, but patients generally feel their concerns are taken seriously.
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 -
https://www.kugayama-hp.org/
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東京都世田谷区北烏山２－１４－２０
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Kugayama Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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