AKITA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Unhurried, thorough appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • AKITA Dental Clinic sits in Tamagawa, a quiet residential pocket of Ota Ward — not a place most expats stumble into by accident. This is a neighborhood dental clinic doing standard dentistry: checkups, cleanings, fillings, the basics. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. It’s more likely you’ll get a dentist who can handle simple English phrases and a staff that’ll work through things with patience and maybe a translation app. If you live nearby in Ota or along the Tamagawa area and need a local dentist rather than trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth a call. Just go in prepared — write down your symptoms beforehand, bring your insurance card, and keep expectations calibrated to a small neighborhood practice doing solid local work.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind where you’re not shuffled in and out in fifteen minutes. The dentist appears thorough and takes time to explain what’s happening. Wait times seem reasonable for a small practice. It’s not a high-tech urban clinic with TVs on the ceiling, but people seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly. Consistent, competent neighborhood dentistry is the vibe here.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as a bilingual front desk. Realistically, reception is probably Japanese-only or very basic English. The dentist may manage simple clinical English. Come with your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can, or use Google Translate. Don't expect English consent forms or intake paperwork. It'll take a little extra effort, but it's workable if you're motivated and living locally.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.akitashika.com
    • 東京都大田区多摩川2-2-25
    • Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 3 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?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • 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.
    AKITA Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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