NERIMA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Nerima General Hospital is a mid-sized public-interest hospital in Rokkakubashi, Nerima Ward, run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Medical and Health Association. The dermatology department sits inside a full general hospital setup, which means you’re dealing with a real institution — numbered ticketing, multiple departments, and the organized-but-busy atmosphere that comes with it.
English capability is genuinely unclear. The hospital website has some English sections, but that doesn’t mean the dermatology desk or reception speaks English. This is a Japanese-first operation. If you show up without Japanese ability or a translation app ready, expect friction. That said, the upside of a general hospital dermatology clinic is access to proper diagnostic equipment and specialist referrals if your skin issue turns out to be something more serious.
Best suited for expats who have some Japanese, bring a bilingual friend, or are comfortable using Google Translate in real time. Not the place to walk in expecting English-speaking staff to guide you through everything.
Patient Feedback
Patients report it runs like a typical Japanese general hospital — organized, methodical, and not fast. Expect to wait even with an appointment. Doctors are thorough and take conditions seriously rather than rushing you out. The environment is clinical and efficient but not particularly warm or accommodating for non-Japanese speakers. Staff are professional, but don’t expect anyone to go out of their way to bridge a language gap.
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 -
https://nerima-hosp.or.jp/
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東京都練馬区旭丘１－２４－１
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Asahioka Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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