Tsubasa Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shin-Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line) — 2 min walk
  • Steps from Shin-Koiwa Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsubasa Clinic is a dermatology practice in Katsushika, one of Tokyo’s quieter eastern wards, sitting right at the entrance of Shin-Koiwa Station. That location is genuinely convenient — you step off the train and you’re basically there. The clinic runs under the medical corporation Tokyo Hakuhoukai, so there’s some institutional structure behind it, not just a solo GP doing skin stuff on the side.

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. That’s unconfirmed. Bring Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is zero. For skin conditions — rashes, acne, eczema, moles, whatever’s going on — this is a dedicated dermatology clinic, so you’re at least in the right place. Katsushika isn’t exactly expat central, so if you’re coming from Shinjuku or Shibuya, factor in the commute. But if you live east, this is a solid neighborhood option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Tsubasa Clinic is limited in English-language channels, which tracks for a neighborhood dermatology clinic in Katsushika. The location right outside Shin-Koiwa Station gets consistent praise — easy in, easy out. As a specialty dermatology clinic rather than a general practice, patients generally report focused, efficient consultations. Wait times appear typical for Tokyo dermatology — busy periods can stretch, so booking ahead beats walking in cold.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which suggests 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 front desk. Realistically, this is probably a Japanese-primary environment. A translation app will carry you through registration. If your condition is visual — a rash, a mole, a skin reaction — you can communicate a lot without words anyway. Manage expectations and you'll be fine.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.dr-okudo.com/
    • 東京都葛飾区新小岩1-22-6リリーベル新小岩駅前101
    • Shin-Koiwa Station (JR Sobu 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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