Nishiasakusa Hifuka

Total reviews: 345
Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • Near Tawaramachi Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nishiasakusa Hifuka is a dermatology clinic in Taito, one of Tokyo’s older downtown neighborhoods sitting just west of Asakusa. The area is very much a local residential and working district, not a tourist hub, so this is a neighborhood skin clinic serving the community rather than a place accustomed to foreign patients.

    The clinic handles standard dermatology work — skin conditions, rashes, acne, eczema, and similar concerns. English is listed as basic, which means you can likely get by with simple exchanges but shouldn’t expect smooth back-and-forth conversation about complex symptoms or treatment options. Coming prepared with written notes in Japanese, or using a translation app, will make the visit go considerably smoother.

    There are no patient reviews yet, so there’s no community feedback to draw on about wait times, staff manner, or how well they handle non-Japanese speakers. The clinic does have a website, which is worth checking before your visit for hours and any appointment requirements. If you live or work in the Asakusa area and have a straightforward skin concern, this is a convenient local option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience — relatively short wait times compared to larger hospital dermatology departments, and a doctor who takes time to explain diagnoses. The setting is small and no-frills, which some people appreciate and others find underwhelm

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which hints at an awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that's where the certainty ends. There's no confirmed English-speaking doctor or dedicated bilingual staff on record. Receptions at small local clinics in Japan often rely on pointing, basic

    Contact & Location

    • http://nishiasakusa-hifu.com/
    • 東京都台東区松が谷1-1-1 松が谷213ビル 2F
    • Tawaramachi Station (Ginza 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic