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Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Aduma Dental (あづま歯科) is a neighborhood dentistry clinic in Hachioji, the sprawling western edge of Tokyo that most expats only pass through on the Chuo Line. The clinic sits on the ground floor of the Izumi Building on Sennin-cho — a residential-commercial strip, not a flashy urban dental chain. This is a small, local practice doing routine dental work: cleanings, fillings, checkups, basic restorative care.

    Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual front desk. Think of it as a clinic that’s made some effort — enough to communicate the basics, probably not enough to handle a complex treatment conversation without a translation app in your pocket. If you live in Hachioji and need a reliable local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth checking out. If you need heavy-duty English support, call ahead first.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward local clinic — competent, no-frills, and focused on getting the job done. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The dentist is described as thorough and calm, not rushed. It’s not a high-tech boutique dental office, and it doesn’t pretend to be. Patients seem to appreciate the unpretentious approach. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place locals return to year after year.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as a bilingual receptionist. Realistically, expect Japanese-first communication at the front desk. A translation app (Google Translate, DeepL) is strongly recommended for your first visit. Written forms will almost certainly be in Japanese only. If you call ahead and speak slowly, you may get some basic English back. Don't count on it, but don't rule it out either.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.aduma-dental.com
    • 東京都八王子市千人町2-20-16 イズミビル1F
    • Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 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

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
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    Basic

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