Ryogoku Ekimae Fukui Hifuka
Ryogoku Ekimae Fukui Hifuka sits on the second floor of the Sugo Annex Building, a short walk from Ryogoku Station in Sumida — sumo town, old shitamachi Tokyo. It’s a general dermatology clinic handling the everyday stuff: acne, eczema, rashes, skin allergies, and other common conditions.
The clinic has conversational English capability, which puts it ahead of most neighborhood dermatology practices in this part of Tokyo. Don’t expect a fully bilingual setup, but you won’t be stuck pointing at your rash in silence either. Staff can get through the basics with you in English, and there are some English resources available.
It’s a local clinic with a local feel — not a foreigner-focused international medical center. If you live or work in the Sumida/Ryogoku area and need a skin issue sorted without a language disaster, this is a reasonable option to have on your list.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a no-fuss, efficient experience typical of a well-run Japanese neighborhood clinic. Wait times are generally reasonable for a walk-in dermatology practice. The doctor is reported to be thorough without being rushed — explains conditions clearly and doesn’t just hand you a prescription and push you out. The Ryogoku location means it’s not crowded with expats, so the atmosphere is calm and very local.
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://ryogoku-hihu.com/
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東京都墨田区両国４－３７－６ スゴーアネックスビル２Ｆ
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Ryogoku Station (JR East / Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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