SHINJUKU TSURUKAME CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Shinjuku Tsurukame Clinic sits on the 3rd floor of a corporate office building in Yoyogi, technically Shibuya ward but a short walk from Shinjuku Station — easy to reach from either side. The clinic focuses on dermatology, covering everything from acne and eczema to skin checks and cosmetic concerns. Staff have conversational English, so basic communication shouldn’t be a wall. You won’t get fluent medical-grade English necessarily, but you can get your point across without miming symptoms at someone. The building setting is clean and professional rather than warm and welcoming — functional, not cozy. Appointments are recommended. If you’re dealing with a skin issue and want to avoid the full chaos of a major hospital dermatology department, this is a reasonable option. It’s part of the Tsurukame medical group, which runs several clinics around Tokyo, so there’s some operational consistency behind it.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally report straightforward visits without long waits, which is a genuine win for Tokyo dermatology. The doctors are described as thorough enough — they examine, they explain, they prescribe. Don’t expect a lot of unprompted hand-holding or lifestyle chat. The vibe is efficient and clinical. Some patients appreciate that; others find it a bit abrupt. For routine dermatology it gets the job done without drama.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff have conversational English — enough to handle check-in, basic symptom questions, and prescription explanations. Don't expect fluent medical English or English intake forms. A translation app as backup is smart. If your condition is complex or you have a lot of questions, write them down beforehand. For standard dermatology visits — rash, acne, skin check — the language gap is workable without stress.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.tsurukamekai.jp
    • 東京都渋谷区代々木2-11-15 新宿東京海上日動ビル3F
    • Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin 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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    SHINJUKU TSURUKAME CLINIC

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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