AKITA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • AKITA Dental Clinic sits in Tamagawa, Ota Ward — a quieter residential stretch of southwest Tokyo, not far from the Tamagawa riverfront. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care.

    The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign — they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “website has English” and “you can comfortably explain your tooth pain in English” are two different things. Full English-language service isn’t confirmed, so if your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your mouth and grimacing.

    It’s a neighborhood clinic, not an expat-focused practice. That means shorter waits than the big international health centers, probably a more personal feel, and pricing that’s likely more in line with standard Japanese insurance rates. If you’re living in Ota Ward and need a reliable local dentist rather than a downtown specialist, this is worth a look — just go in with realistic expectations on language.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood dental office — the kind where the same dentist knows your chart and doesn’t rush you through. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The dentist is described as thorough and careful rather than quick. It’s not a flashy setup, but people seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly, which is really what you’re there for.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's about as far as the confirmation goes. There's no clear indication that reception or clinical staff speak conversational English. If you walk in with zero Japanese, expect some friction. A translation app will help. For complex consultations — treatment plans, billing questions, anything beyond "this tooth hurts" — having a Japanese speaker with you is genuinely advisable.

    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

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