YAMANE Dermatology Clinic
YAMANE Dermatology Clinic sits in Hakusan, Bunkyo — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that doesn’t get much expat foot traffic, but is easy enough to reach from the Mita or Namboku subway lines. This is a standard Japanese neighborhood dermatology clinic, handling the usual mix: acne, eczema, skin allergies, rashes, and general skin concerns. The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients — but don’t show up expecting a bilingual consultation. Realistically, you’re looking at basic reception-level English at best. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and you’ll be fine. The doctor appears to be Japanese-trained with conventional dermatology credentials. For expats in Bunkyo or nearby Korakuen and Kasuga areas who need a local skin clinic without trekking to a major hospital, this is a practical option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a typical Japanese neighborhood derma clinic experience — relatively short waits compared to hospital outpatient departments, a doctor who doesn’t rush you out, and prescriptions handled efficiently at the counter. The clinic is small, so mornings tend to fill up fast. Patients seem to leave with clear treatment plans. Nothing flashy, nothing broken. Exactly what you want from a local skin clinic.
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://www.i-yamane.com
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東京都文京区白山１－２１－６－１
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Hakusan Station (Mita Line) — 2 min walk
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English Support
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