Sekine Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tama平駅 (Keio Line) — 2 min walk
  • Western Tokyo location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sekine Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into the first floor of the Fukuhaku Building Crescent Heights in Tama-Daira, Hino City — out in the western suburbs of Tokyo, not the central expat hubs. If you’re living in that part of the Tama area, this is a genuinely local option for skin issues rather than making a long haul into Shinjuku or Shibuya.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation. The reality is probably somewhere between “basic English possible” and “bring your phone with a translation app ready.” For straightforward dermatology — rashes, acne, eczema, skin checks — you can usually get by with visual communication and some patience. Complex consultations about chronic conditions or unusual presentations will be harder without Japanese support.

    Worth considering if you’re west Tokyo-based and need a local skin clinic. Not the go-to if you need full English care or live closer to central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Sekine Clinic is limited in English-language sources, so a clear picture is hard to build. As a neighborhood dermatology clinic in Hino, it likely runs with the standard suburban clinic rhythm — appointment-based, relatively efficient, not overcrowded the way big urban clinics can get. Expect a fairly clinical, no-frills environment. The doctor appears to handle general dermatology. Nothing in the available data suggests long waits or major complaints, but nothing stands out either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. No confirmed reports of English-fluent doctors or bilingual nurses. Realistically, come prepared: have your symptoms written out in Japanese, use Google Translate or a similar app, and keep your expectations grounded. For routine skin issues where you can point and show, you'll probably manage. For anything nuanced, bring a Japanese-speaking friend.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sekine-clinic.com
    • 東京都日野市多摩平3-12-3 福博ビルクレセントハイツ1F
    • Tama平駅 (Keio 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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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