Tojun Byoin

Total reviews: 345
Itsutsutsuya Station (Tsukuba Express) — 8 min walk
  • Hospital-level diagnostic resources
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tojun Byoin is a social medical corporation hospital in Adachi Ward — one of Tokyo’s quieter, more residential northern wards, a bit off the beaten path for most expats. The dermatology department sits within a full-service hospital, which means more diagnostic resources than your average standalone skin clinic. That’s useful if you’re dealing with something beyond basic rashes or acne.

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and be handed an English intake form. This is still a Japanese hospital operating primarily in Japanese. Come prepared — a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend, or at minimum your symptoms written down in Japanese will go a long way. Staff may have limited conversational English.

    Located in Adachi, it’s not the most convenient spot if you’re based in central Tokyo, but residents of the northeastern wards will find it genuinely accessible. For expats living in Adachi or nearby, this could be your most practical local option for dermatology without trekking into Shinjuku or Shibuya.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a fairly standard Japanese hospital experience — organized, efficient, but brisk. Dermatology appointments tend to run on schedule, though wait times can stretch during busy morning slots. Doctors are reported to be thorough with diagnoses, though consultations are typically short. The hospital setting means you’re not getting a boutique experience — more functional than warm. Patients generally feel their conditions are taken seriously.

    English Language Proficiency

    Expect limited English. The website shows some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of international patients, but on-the-ground English support is unconfirmed. Reception is unlikely to be fully bilingual. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms) or write your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. If your Japanese is zero, consider bringing a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit. Don't rely on English being available.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.jiseikai-phcc.jp/tojun_hospital/
    • 東京都足立区一ツ家4-3-4
    • Itsutsutsuya Station (Tsukuba Express) — 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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    Proficiency Score
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