SUGANUMA MITA CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Tamachi Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • Near Tamachi Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Suganuma Mita Clinic is a dermatology practice tucked into the ground floor of JP Tamachi building in Shiba, Minato — a busy, accessible part of Tokyo close to Tamachi Station. It’s a focused skin clinic handling the usual range of dermatology needs: acne, eczema, rashes, mole checks, and general skin conditions.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English consultation waiting for you. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — staff may handle basic English, but for anything nuanced, come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. That’s honestly the standard playbook for most mid-size Tokyo clinics.

    It’s a practical, no-frills dermatology option in a convenient Minato location. Good for expats living or working in the Tamachi/Mita corridor who need a skin issue looked at without trekking across the city.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, efficient clinic — not a lot of hand-holding, but doctors seem thorough with diagnoses. Wait times are typical for Tokyo: manageable if you go early, potentially slow during peak hours. The atmosphere is calm and clinical rather than warm and chatty. People generally come in, get assessed, get a prescription, and leave without drama. Not a lot of reviews floating around in English, which itself tells you something about the typical patient base.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-facing content on its website, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that's not the same as confirmed bilingual staff. Expect Japanese-first at reception. Basic symptom communication might get you by, but for anything involving medical history, allergies, or treatment options, you'll want Google Translate or a written symptom summary ready. Forms are almost certainly Japanese only. If you're comfortable navigating that, it's workable. If you need hand-held English support, call ahead first.

    Contact & Location

    • https://mitashin.com
    • 東京都港区芝5-19-5 JP田町1F
    • Tamachi Station (JR Yamanote 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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    SUGANUMA MITA CLINIC

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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