yamato shinryoujo
Yamato Shinryoujo is a dermatology clinic in Itabashi’s Higashi-shinmachi neighborhood — a quieter residential pocket of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in by accident. You’re probably coming here because you live nearby or your Japanese-speaking friend pointed you here. The clinic runs under a medical corporation (焔 — “Flame,” which is a genuinely cool name for a medical practice) and focuses on skin conditions. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at reception. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese if you can manage it, and you’ll be fine. It’s a neighborhood dermatology clinic doing neighborhood dermatology work — rashes, acne, skin checks, chronic conditions. No frills, but that’s not a bad thing.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online in English. What’s visible suggests a straightforward neighborhood dermatology experience — doctors who take skin concerns seriously, reasonable wait times for a Tokyo clinic, and a no-nonsense approach to treatment. Don’t expect a lot of small talk. You show up, you get examined, you get a prescription or a plan. For routine dermatology in Itabashi, that’s generally what people want.
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 -
https://yamato.teamblue.jp/
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東京都板橋区東新町１－２６－１４
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Itabashi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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