AKABANE Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Gaienmae Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Near Shinanomachi Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • AKABANE Dental Clinic sits on the 3rd floor of the Gaien Kita SRC Building in Shinanomachi, Shinjuku — a quiet medical neighborhood that’s home to Keio University Hospital, so you’re in good company. This is a general dental practice covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely cosmetic and restorative work. The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full English conversation at the front desk. Come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. That said, dentistry is one of those specialties where a lot is visual — pointing at a tooth goes a long way. Shinjuku is well-connected, and Shinanomachi Station is right there on the Chuo-Sobu line. Straightforward dental needs? This is a reasonable option. Complex treatment discussions where language really matters? Have a backup plan or bring a Japanese-speaking friend.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The Shinanomachi location in a medical building suggests an established, professional setup rather than a walk-in style clinic. Patients at similar Japanese dental practices in this area generally report thorough cleanings, detailed explanations (in Japanese), and appointment-based scheduling with reasonable wait times. Don’t expect a quick in-and-out — Japanese dentists tend to be methodical.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Assume Japanese-first at reception and in the chair. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will help, especially for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans. Written symptom notes in Japanese are even better. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If your dental issue is routine, you'll likely manage fine. If you need to discuss something complex, bring help.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.akabaneshika-shinanomachi.com/
    • 東京都新宿区信濃町8 外苑北SRCビル3F
    • Gaienmae Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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    AKABANE Dental Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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