Sakura sinryoujo

Total reviews: 345
Yushima Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakura Sinryoujo is a dermatology clinic tucked into a residential pocket of Taito, one of Tokyo’s older, quieter wards sitting between Ueno and Yanaka. It handles the full range of skin concerns you’d expect from a neighborhood derm — acne, eczema, rashes, skin checks — without the overwhelming crowds of a hospital dermatology department.

    Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. This is a small Japanese clinic first. Whether you’ll get English-speaking staff on the day depends on who’s working. A translation app will probably come in handy, especially for describing symptoms or understanding prescriptions.

    That said, Taito is well-connected, and the clinic is a reasonable find if you’re living or working around Ueno or Nezu. For routine skin issues, it’s worth a shot — just go in prepared, not assuming.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, efficient neighborhood clinic. Wait times are typical for a small derm practice — expect to sit a while during busy morning slots. The doctor is described as thorough and direct, which patients seem to appreciate. It’s not a flashy setup, but for skin issues that need attention without hospital-level bureaucracy, it does the job. Appointments may move faster than walk-in queues at larger facilities.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't translate to guaranteed English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. The realistic picture: come prepared with your symptoms written down, use Google Translate or a similar app, and don't count on smooth back-and-forth conversation. Forms are likely Japanese-only. If your Japanese is zero, it's manageable for simple skin issues, harder for nuanced discussions.

    Contact & Location

    • https://sakura-shin.com
    • 東京都台東区池之端2-8-20
    • Yushima Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 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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    Proficiency Score
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