Miuraiin
Miuraiin is a dermatology clinic tucked into a low-rise building in Nishi-Gotanda, a quiet residential pocket of Shinagawa. It’s a small, local practice — the kind that’s been serving the neighborhood for years rather than chasing international patients. They handle the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin check-ups.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume the front desk is fluent. This is likely a translation-app-friendly situation rather than a fully bilingual clinic. That said, dermatology is one of the more manageable specialties to navigate with limited shared language — you can point at things, show photos, and a lot of the diagnosis is visual.
Shinagawa is well-connected, and Nishi-Gotanda is walkable from Gotanda Station on the Yamanote Line. For expats in the southern Tokyo corridor — Shinagawa, Meguro, Osaki — this is a reasonable neighborhood option for straightforward skin issues.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Miuraiin is limited online, which is typical for small neighborhood clinics in Japan. The general picture is a no-frills, efficient local dermatologist — short appointments, practical treatment plans, and a doctor who focuses on getting to the point. Wait times can vary depending on the day. Don’t expect a lengthy consultation, but you’ll likely leave with a clear diagnosis and a prescription. Regulars seem to return, which counts for something.
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.miuraiin.jp/
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東京都品川区西五反田5-10-6-104
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Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 4 min walk
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