NOMOTO HIFUKA KEISEIGEKA CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Kagurazaka Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on clinic website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nomoto Hifuka Keiseigeka is a dermatology and plastic surgery clinic tucked into the ground floor of the Kagurazaka TN Building in Shinjuku’s Yurai-cho area. It’s a smaller, neighborhood-style practice rather than a big hospital dermatology department — which usually means shorter waits and a more personal feel, though it also means fewer staff overall.

    The clinic covers standard dermatology (skin conditions, rashes, acne, moles) alongside plastic surgery consultations. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. The reality at most smaller Tokyo clinics is that English capability lives and dies with whoever happens to be at the front desk that day.

    Kagurazaka is easy to reach from Iidabashi or Ushigome-Yanagicho stations. The neighborhood is calm and navigable. If your Japanese is minimal, come prepared with written notes or a translation app — but the existence of English online content suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller practice. The doctor is reported as thorough and attentive during consultations. It’s the kind of place where you’re not rushed out the door, but it’s also not set up for complex multilingual appointments. Patients with basic Japanese or a good translation app seem to manage fine. Not a lot of online reviews in English to draw from, so individual experiences may vary.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which at minimum means they've thought about international patients. However, there's no confirmed information about English-speaking staff at reception or with the doctor. Forms are likely Japanese-only. For a routine skin issue, a translation app on your phone should get you through registration and basic consultation. If you need to explain a complex or ongoing condition, writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand will save you a lot of frustration.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nomoto-clin.com/
    • 東京都新宿区矢来町56-11 神楽坂TNビル1F
    • Kagurazaka Station (Tozai 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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    NOMOTO HIFUKA KEISEIGEKA CLINIC

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