Makino Clinic
Makino Clinic is a neighborhood dermatology practice sitting on the first floor of the Sunparna Building in Yoga, Setagaya — a quiet residential pocket of western Tokyo. They handle the usual dermatology workload: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, and general skin concerns. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Full English service on-site isn’t confirmed, so bring a translation app as backup or have your Japanese questions prepped in advance. It’s the kind of local clinic where you’re not going to get lost in a giant hospital system — appointments move at a human pace and the setup is small and navigable. Yoga Station on the Den-en-toshi Line puts you close, making this accessible from Shibuya in about 15 minutes. Good option if you’re based in Setagaya and need a dermatologist without trekking into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried experience typical of smaller neighborhood clinics. Wait times appear reasonable compared to larger hospital dermatology departments. The doctor is reported to be thorough and attentive rather than rushed. The compact size works in your favor — you’re not a number in a queue. No strong signals either way on English fluency from the staff, which is worth keeping in mind before you go.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://makinoclinic-youga.com/
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東京都世田谷区用賀2-38-7 サンパーナビル1F
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Yoga Station (Denentoshi Line) — 3 min walk
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