NISHIDAI SHINRYOUJYO
Nishidai Shinryoujyo is a small dermatology clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Itabashi, one of Tokyo’s quieter wards on the Toei Mita Line. It handles the usual skin concerns — rashes, acne, eczema, allergies — without the overwhelming wait times you’d get at a major hospital dermatology department.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience at the counter. Reception is almost certainly Japanese-only in practice. If you’re coming here, bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese, or use Google Translate’s camera mode on any forms they hand you. The doctors may have some medical English, but banking on it would be optimistic.
For expats living in Itabashi or nearby — Nerima, Takashimadaira, Akabane area — this is a genuinely convenient local option for skin issues that don’t require a major hospital referral. Just go in prepared, not expecting a Western clinic experience.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a typical small Japanese neighborhood clinic — relatively efficient, no-frills, and focused on getting you seen and treated without a lot of back-and-forth. Wait times are generally manageable compared to hospital dermatology departments. The doctor appears thorough for standard skin conditions. Don’t expect lengthy explanations in English, but the clinical process itself is straightforward. Patients who show up with symptoms documented in Japanese tend to have smoother visits.
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 -
http://www.nishidai.jp/
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東京都板橋区西台３－３３－１０
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Nishi-Dai Station (Toei Mido Line) — 2 min walk
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