TSURUKAWA SKIN CLINIC
Tsurukawa Skin Clinic sits in Machida’s Tsurukawa area — not exactly central Tokyo, but genuinely accessible from the Tsurukawa Station area on the Odakyu Line. It’s a standard neighborhood dermatology clinic run under the Clark-kai medical corporation, handling the usual skin concerns: acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general dermatological complaints.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and consultation are almost certainly in Japanese. That said, dermatology appointments are relatively manageable with a translation app — you’re usually pointing at skin, not explaining complex symptoms in paragraphs. Bring a photo of your issue if you can, have Google Translate ready, and you’ll likely get through it fine. This is a practical neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center. If you live in the Machida or Tsurukawa area and need a skin issue looked at without trekking to central Tokyo, this is a reasonable local option.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly typical local dermatology clinic experience: reasonable wait times for a neighborhood practice, doctors who are thorough with diagnoses, and a no-frills clinical atmosphere. It’s not a boutique skin clinic — it’s practical and efficient. Patients seem to get clear treatment plans and prescriptions without a lot of hand-holding. The vibe is quiet and local, not crowded like a major hospital dermatology department.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://clark-kai.jp/tsurukawa/index.html
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東京都町田市大蔵町2221-2 NSビル
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Tsurukawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
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