Machida Hospital

Machida Hospital is a dermatology-focused clinic run by the Souseikai medical corporation, sitting in the residential Kizohigashi area of Machida — Tokyo’s southern edge, closer to Kanagawa than Shinjuku. It’s a proper hospital setup rather than a small skin clinic, so expect more infrastructure but also more Japanese-language paperwork and process.

The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English consultations. Dermatology in Japan tends to be efficient and prescription-forward — you’ll get seen, assessed, and sent off with medication quickly. Deep back-and-forth conversations about chronic conditions are harder without language support.

If you’re in the Machida area and need skin issues dealt with — rashes, acne, eczema, something that needs a proper diagnosis — this is a legitimate option. Just bring a translation app, prepare to point at things, and don’t expect an English-fluent reception desk.