Kunitachi Higashi Clinic

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Kunitachi Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
  • Chuo Line direct access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kunitachi Higashi Clinic is a dermatology practice sitting on the 6th floor of the Yayoi Building in Kunitachi, a quiet residential city on the Chuo Line about 40 minutes west of Shinjuku. It’s a neighborhood clinic — not a big hospital, not a tourist-facing facility. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handed an English menu. Full English service is genuinely unclear, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your skin condition is complicated to describe. For straightforward dermatology stuff — rashes, acne, eczema, mole checks — you can probably manage with some prep. The Kunitachi area has a calm, university-town feel, and the clinic fits that low-key vibe. If you live out west along the Chuo Line and need a local derm without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English. Locally, it appears to serve a regular neighborhood clientele, which usually means reasonable wait times compared to larger hospital dermatology departments. Expect a fairly standard Japanese clinic experience — efficient, no-frills, doctor-led consultations that don’t run long. For routine dermatology visits, that’s usually fine. Complex cases may feel rushed.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which suggests at least basic awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. Assume Japanese-primary service until confirmed otherwise. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will help. Writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand is a smart move. Call ahead if possible — even a brief exchange will tell you a lot about what to expect.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kunitachi-seikei-geka.com
    • 東京都国立市東1-7-5 弥生ビル6F
    • Kunitachi Station (JR Chuo 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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