Makita Iinn
Makita Iinn is a dermatology clinic sitting on the first and second floors of a building in Sakuradai, Nerima — a quieter residential part of northwest Tokyo that’s not exactly packed with English-friendly medical options. The clinic is run under the Ikusuikai medical corporation and covers standard dermatology: skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, that kind of thing.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff are conversational in English. It suggests they’re at least aware that foreign patients exist and aren’t entirely opposed to seeing them. Whether you’ll get smooth communication at the desk or need to lean on a translation app is genuinely unclear — don’t show up expecting a bilingual experience without confirming first.
Nerima isn’t central, but Sakuradai Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) is close. If you’re based in west or northwest Tokyo, this is a reasonable neighborhood dermatology option. If you’re coming from central Tokyo, weigh whether the trip is worth it before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly standard neighborhood dermatology experience — thorough enough for common skin issues, with reasonable wait times by Tokyo clinic standards. The doctor appears methodical rather than rushed. It’s not a specialist referral center, so if you’ve got something complex or unusual, you may eventually be sent elsewhere. For everyday dermatology needs — acne, eczema, skin checks — patients seem generally satisfied with the level of care.
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 -
http://www.makita-clinic.com
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東京都練馬区桜台１－４５－１５ Ｂｌａｎｃ・ｅｔ・Ｎｏｉｒ１Ｆ・２Ｆ
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Sakuradai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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