Nihonbashi Egawa Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote/Saikyo/Shonan-Shinjuku, Metro Marunouchi/Yurakucho/Rokugo Lines) - 7 min walk from East Exit
  • Steps from Tokyo Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nihonbashi Egawa Clinic sits on the 8th floor of a Yaesu office building, right in the thick of central Tokyo’s business district. It’s a dermatology-only practice, so they’re not trying to do everything — skin is the focus. The location near Tokyo Station makes it genuinely convenient if you work in the Marunouchi or Yaesu area.

    On the English front, the clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean reception or the doctor will switch comfortably into English mid-appointment. Realistically, you should come prepared. A translation app on your phone, written notes about your symptoms, or a Japanese-speaking friend as backup are all smart moves. This isn’t a dedicated expat clinic — it’s a neighborhood dermatologist that happens to be in a very central, accessible spot. If your skin concern is relatively straightforward — acne, rashes, eczema, minor procedures — and you’re willing to put in a little communication effort, this could work fine.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, efficient dermatology experience. The clinic moves at a business-district pace — appointments tend not to drag, which suits the office-crowd clientele. Doctors are described as thorough on diagnosis without being overly chatty. Wait times appear reasonable for Tokyo. It’s a focused practice, not a warm and fuzzy experience, but people generally leave with a clear treatment plan and a prescription in hand.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff hasn't been documented. Reception likely handles basic English at best. For anything beyond pointing and simple vocabulary, a translation app is genuinely necessary. Writing down your symptoms and medication history in Japanese beforehand will save you real friction. Don't walk in expecting a smooth English consultation — go in prepared and it's manageable.

    Contact & Location

    • https://nihonbashi-egawacl.com
    • 東京都中央区八重洲1-4-10 八重洲仲通りビル 8F
    • Yodoyabashi Station (Midosuji Line) - 2 min walk from Exit 1
    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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    Nihonbashi Egawa Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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