Yoshimoto Clinic
Yoshimoto Clinic is a neighborhood dermatology practice tucked into the residential streets of Okusawa, in the quieter southern part of Setagaya. This isn’t a big hospital dermatology department — it’s a small, local clinic serving the surrounding community, which means shorter wait times than you’d find at a major hospital, but also a more Japanese-language-first environment.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but don’t count on full English service at the desk or in the consultation room. A translation app like Google Translate will be your friend here, especially for paperwork. That said, for straightforward skin issues — rashes, acne, eczema — you don’t need a lot of back-and-forth to get decent care.
If you’re living in Setagaya and dealing with a skin problem that doesn’t require an urgent hospital visit, this is a reasonable local option. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a low-key, efficient neighborhood clinic experience. Wait times tend to be reasonable by Tokyo standards — this isn’t a packed urban hub. The doctor is described as methodical and thorough for common conditions like eczema and acne. The atmosphere is quiet and local. Don’t expect the hand-holding of an international clinic, but for a focused skin appointment, patients generally leave with a diagnosis and a prescription without too much drama.
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.yoshimoto-clinic.jp/
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東京都世田谷区奥沢８－１４－１
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Okusawa Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 2 min walk
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