murenosatoekimae clinic
Murenosatoekimae clinic sits right outside Inokashira-koen Station on the Keio Inokashira Line — the “ekimae” in the name literally means “in front of the station,” so you won’t be hunting for it. It’s a dermatology-only clinic in Mitaka, tucked into the first floor of the Kurihara Building on a quiet residential stretch near the park.
Staff have conversational English, which means you can get through a standard appointment without pulling out Google Translate every five minutes. That said, don’t expect fluent medical consultations in English — bring vocabulary for your skin condition if it’s anything complicated. They handle the usual dermatology range: acne, eczema, rashes, skin allergies, moles, and general skin concerns.
The clinic runs under the medical corporation Shuukakai, which is a small private group setup — not a big hospital system, so the feel is local and relatively personal. For English-speaking expats in the Kichijoji or Mitaka area who need a skin issue sorted without a major language ordeal, this is a genuinely practical option.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally find the wait manageable for a walk-in dermatology clinic — not instant, but not the two-hour ordeals you hit at bigger hospitals. The doctor is described as thorough and clear about diagnoses, which matters when you’re trying to understand a skin condition in a second language. The clinic is small, so the atmosphere is calm rather than chaotic. Repeat patients tend to stick around, which usually says something real about the experience.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ekimaeclinic.jp
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東京都三鷹市井の頭２－７－９栗原ビル１Ｆ
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Inokashira Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
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