Murata Hifuka Iin

Total reviews: 345
Asakusabashi Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • English-language website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Murata Hifuka Iin is a small dermatology clinic on the third floor of a building in Asakusabashi, Taito — old-school shitamachi Tokyo, close to the Sumida River. It handles the full range of skin conditions: acne, eczema, rashes, allergies, warts, and more. The clinic has an English-language website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee the reception desk or doctor will comfortably hold a full conversation in English. Realistically, you should prepare to use a translation app or bring written notes about your symptoms. The clinic is small and independently run, which usually means shorter wait times than a big hospital and a doctor who actually looks at you. If you’re dealing with a skin issue in eastern Tokyo and need somewhere that at least made the effort to put up English content, this is worth trying.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-nonsense, efficient clinic. The doctor is described as thorough and direct — you won’t get a lot of small talk, but you will get a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan. Wait times tend to be reasonable for a small private clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and low-key, which suits the neighborhood. Don’t expect a slick modern interior; this is a functional neighborhood dermatologist, and it does that job well.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic runs an English-language website, which shows some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But having a translated website is different from having English-speaking staff at the desk. Assume Japanese is the working language here. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will help a lot. Writing down your symptoms beforehand — duration, location on body, any known triggers — is genuinely useful. If your Japanese is zero, you can probably still get through a visit, but go prepared.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.murata-dermatology.jp/
    • 東京都台東区浅草橋1-25-10 林ビル3階
    • Asakusabashi Station (Oedo Line) — 2 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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