Sunamachi anzu Hifuka

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sunamachi Anzu Hifuka is a neighborhood dermatology clinic tucked into the residential streets of Kitasuna in Koto Ward — not the most convenient location for expats coming from central Tokyo, but solidly local and apparently well-regarded by people who live nearby. They handle the standard skin stuff: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin consultations. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t go in expecting fluent English from reception. A translation app on your phone is a smart move. This is a Japanese neighborhood clinic in the truest sense — efficient, no-frills, focused on getting you seen and sorted. If you’re living in Koto Ward or eastern Tokyo and need a dermatologist without trekking into Shinjuku or Shibuya, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient experiences point to a typical efficient Japanese neighborhood clinic — reasonably short wait times if you go early, a doctor who gets to the point, and prescriptions handled quickly. It’s not a place for long explanations or hand-holding through a diagnosis. Locals seem to trust it for recurring skin issues. Don’t expect a leisurely consultation — you’ll be in, assessed, and out with a prescription fairly fast.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't mean reception speaks English fluently. The real situation is probably: functional Japanese expected, minimal English spoken in-clinic. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will carry you through intake and consultation. If your Japanese is zero, write down your symptoms before going. Don't expect English forms.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.anzu-hifuka.com/
    • 東京都江東区北砂4-9-10
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 8 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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