Mitsui Memorial Hospital
Mitsui Memorial Hospital is a large, well-established hospital in Chiyoda — the kind of place that’s been around long enough to have a reputation worth protecting. The dermatology department sits within a full-service hospital setup, so you’re getting specialist-level care backed by proper diagnostic infrastructure, not a standalone skin clinic. That’s useful if your issue is more complex than garden-variety eczema.
The location is solid — central Tokyo, walkable from a few train lines, and Chiyoda is about as navigable as the city gets. The hospital has some English content on its website, but don’t assume that translates to smooth English-language appointments. Reception staff may have limited English, and the intake process is almost certainly going to involve Japanese paperwork. Come prepared with a translation app, your insurance card, and ideally a Japanese-speaking friend or a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese if you can manage it. This is a real hospital, not an expat clinic — but for serious dermatological issues, that’s actually a point in its favor.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally report thorough consultations — this is a hospital dermatology department, not a quick-turnover skin clinic, so doctors tend to take their time. Wait times can run long, especially without a reservation. The environment is clinical and efficient rather than warm and cozy. Staff are professional but interactions are transactional. For serious skin conditions requiring proper diagnosis and follow-up, it holds up well. For minor issues, it might feel like overkill.
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.mitsuihosp.or.jp
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東京都千代田区神田和泉町1
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Awajicho Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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