Yanagisawa Family Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 5 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yanagisawa Family Clinic is a dermatology practice in Koto, a residential ward on the eastern side of Tokyo. Koto sits across the river from central Tokyo, so it’s a straightforward trip from areas like Shibuya or Shinjuku, though more convenient if you’re already based in the east side of the city.

    The clinic handles the standard range of skin concerns — acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and general skin checks. As a family clinic, it likely sees a mix of ages and straightforward cases rather than specialized or complex dermatological conditions.

    The English level is listed as conversational, which means the doctor can manage basic communication and understand your main complaint, but nuanced back-and-forth about treatment history or detailed symptoms may require some patience on both sides. Having a translation app ready or writing down key points beforehand will help things move more smoothly. There are no patient reviews yet, so there’s no community feedback to draw from at this point. Checking the clinic’s website ahead of your visit is a good idea to confirm hours and appointment procedures.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe Yanagisawa as low-key and unhurried — the kind of neighborhood clinic where you’re not shuffled out the door in three minutes. Wait times are generally reasonable by Tokyo standards, especially if you go on weekday mornings. The doctor is noted for being thorough during exa

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception staff have conversational English — enough to handle check-in, basic symptom questions, and prescription explanations without a full breakdown. You won't be handed a stack of Japanese-only forms and left to figure it out; some English resources are available. That said, this isn't a fully

    Contact & Location

    • http://yanagisawafc.com
    • 東京都江東区北砂5-14-3 S-ANNEX101
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 5 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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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Yanagisawa Family Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational