Kugayama Hanafusa Dermatoly Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kugayama Station (Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
  • Single doctor, consistent care
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kugayama Hanafusa Dermatology Clinic sits on the second floor of Oak Hills Kugayama in Suginami — a quiet residential pocket of west Tokyo, about a 5-minute walk from Kugayama Station on the Inokashira Line. It’s a standard neighborhood dermatology clinic covering the usual bases: acne, eczema, rashes, skin allergies, and general skin concerns.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English consultations. This is a local clinic in a non-touristy area — the staff are almost certainly Japanese-speaking first. Come prepared with a translation app and photos of your symptoms. Google Translate on your phone will carry most of the weight here.

    That said, if you’re living in Suginami or nearby Nerima or Setagaya and need a dermatologist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a practical local option. Appointments may be available, and the clinic appears to be run by a single attending doctor — which typically means consistent care once you establish yourself as a patient.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited online, which is typical for small neighborhood clinics in residential Tokyo. The single-doctor setup tends to mean you see the same physician each visit — good for continuity, occasionally means longer waits if the morning rush hits. Locals seem to use it as a reliable nearby option rather than a specialist destination. Expect efficient, no-frills appointments. Don’t expect hand-holding.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during consultation. Realistically, this is a Japanese-language clinic. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand in Japanese if possible, and have your insurance card ready. A bilingual friend on standby via phone is a solid backup plan. Don't go in expecting English fluency and you'll be fine.

    Contact & Location

    • http://mitakahifu.com/kugayama/
    • 東京都杉並区久我山3-24‐15 オークヒルズ久我山2階
    • Kugayama Station (Inokashira 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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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.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Kugayama Hanafusa Dermatoly Clinic

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