NAKANISHI DERMATOLOGICAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Azabu-Juban Station (Namboku Line) — 3 min walk
  • Ground floor, easy building access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nakanishi Dermatological Clinic sits on the ground floor of a small building in Higashi-Azabu, a quiet residential pocket of Minato-ku that’s a short walk from Akabanebashi Station. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood derm clinic — not a glitzy expat-facing operation, but a functioning local practice with a real doctor and a real scope of dermatology services covering things like acne, eczema, rashes, and skin checks.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand, or use Google Translate’s camera mode on any paperwork. The doctor may have enough medical English to get through the clinical part — that’s common in Japanese dermatology — but don’t count on it.

    Good option if you’re nearby and dealing with something straightforward. Not the place to go if you need complex, nuanced communication with your doctor.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood dermatology practice in Minato, expect typical Japanese clinic rhythms: arrive early, expect some waiting even with an appointment, and a consultation that’s efficient rather than lengthy. Japanese derm visits tend to move fast — the doctor will look, assess, prescribe, and you’re out. That’s not a bad thing if the diagnosis is right.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English text, which is a decent sign — it means they know foreigners exist. But website English and spoken English are very different things. Reception staff are almost certainly Japanese-only. The doctor may manage basic medical English during the exam itself, but don't expect a full back-and-forth conversation. Realistically: prepare a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese, use a translation app for forms, and you'll probably get through it fine.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nakanishi-skin.com
    • 東京都港区東麻布1-16-6 アトランテ東麻布1F
    • Azabu-Juban Station (Namboku Line) — 3 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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