Omotesandou Skinkurinikku

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Meiji-Jingumae Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
  • Omotesando station, 5-min walk
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Omotesandou Skinkurinikku is a dermatology clinic sitting on the 4th floor of the Kitajuu Building in Jingumae — that’s the Omotesando/Harajuku zone, easy to reach from multiple subway lines. They focus on skin: think acne, rashes, eczema, and likely cosmetic dermatology given the neighborhood. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. That gap between “English website” and “English spoken at reception” is real and common in Japan. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can manage it, and don’t count on forms being in English. That said, dermatology appointments tend to be more manageable with a language barrier than, say, internal medicine — pointing at a rash gets you further than describing chest pain. Good location, clear specialty focus, worth a call ahead to test the English situation before you show up.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, which itself tells you something about the expat footprint here. The Omotesando location suggests a polished, urban practice — likely efficient, probably not a long-wait nightmare. Dermatology appointments in Japan tend to move quickly. Expect a focused consultation rather than a long chat. Doctors here are likely thorough on diagnosis but may not spend time explaining in detail if there’s a language gap.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content online, but that doesn't guarantee English at the front desk or during your appointment. No confirmed reports of English-speaking staff. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. Your best move: call ahead, ask directly if anyone speaks English, and prepare a written summary of your symptoms in Japanese using a translation tool. Google Translate's camera mode will help with any paperwork on the day.

    Contact & Location

    • http://omotesando-skin.jp
    • 東京都渋谷区神宮前5-9-13 喜多重ビル4F
    • Meiji-Jingumae Station (Chiyoda 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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    Omotesandou Skinkurinikku

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    Proficiency Score
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