Ohanajaya Kujira Hifuka
Ohanajaya Kujira Hifuka is a dermatology clinic sitting in the Taito Building in Baocho, Katsushika — a residential part of east Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic handles the full range of skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin checkups.
The website has some English-language elements, which is a good sign, but don’t bank on fluent English at the front desk. This is a neighborhood clinic serving local patients — bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and you’ll be fine. The doctors here aren’t going to rush you out the door; Katsushika clinics tend to run at a more human pace than the big hospital outpatient departments.
Closest station is Ohanajaya on the Keisei Oshiage Line — hence the name. If you’re in Katsushika or nearby areas like Aoto or お花茶屋, this is your most practical local dermatology option.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere — typical of smaller Katsushika practices. Wait times appear reasonable compared to larger hospital dermatology departments. The doctor is described as thorough and willing to explain diagnoses rather than just hand over a prescription and move on. No reports of rushed appointments. The setup is straightforward: come in, register, see the doctor, pick up medication if needed. Nothing fancy, but that’s not what you’re here for.
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://kujira-skin-clinic.com
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東京都葛飾区宝町２－３３－１７ 都ビル宝町１０１
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Takaracho Station (Keisei Main Line) — 2 min walk
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