Miyajima Medical Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 5 min walk
  • Dermatology-only specialist clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Miyajima Medical Clinic is a dermatology clinic tucked into a ground-floor space in Nakano’s Wakamiya neighborhood — residential, quiet, not the kind of area you stumble into by accident. They handle the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin checkups.

    Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English communication at the desk or in the exam room. Walk-in friendliness for non-Japanese speakers is unconfirmed. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and don’t assume the consultation will flow easily in English.

    That said, Nakano is well-connected and the clinic is accessible. If you’re in the west-central Tokyo area and need a dermatologist without trekking to Shinjuku or Shibuya, this is a reasonable option worth a phone call first to gauge how comfortable they are with English communication.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Without that data, anything here would be guesswork. What’s known: it’s a small neighborhood dermatology practice, not a large hospital department. That usually means shorter waits than a major hospital but a more limited scope of treatment. If you visit, leaving a review helps the next expat make a better call.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a better sign than nothing. But website translations and actual spoken English at reception are two very different things. No confirmed reports of English-speaking staff. Realistically, expect Japanese-only service unless you hear otherwise directly from them. A translation app like Google Translate or Midori, plus symptoms written in Japanese beforehand, will make the visit significantly smoother.

    Contact & Location

    • http://miyajima-mc.com
    • 東京都中野区若宮1-25-12-1階
    • Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 5 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Miyajima Medical Clinic

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