Akiyama Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English on staff
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Akiyama Dental Clinic sits on the 4th floor of the Shin-Naka Building in Akabane, one of Kita Ward’s busiest shopping and transit hubs. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases — cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants — without any particular niche specialty.

    English capability here is conversational, meaning someone on staff can get through a basic appointment with you. Don’t expect fluent clinical explanations, but you’re not going in completely alone either. Bring a translation app for anything complicated, and consider writing down your symptoms or concerns beforehand — it genuinely helps.

    Akabane Station is a few minutes’ walk away, served by the JR Keihin-Tohoku and Takasaki lines, so it’s reasonably accessible from a wide chunk of northern Tokyo. The clinic is part of a dental corporation (Shidentai), which usually means a bit more organizational structure than a solo practice.

    If you’re living in Kita Ward and need a dentist who won’t make you mime your toothache, this is a practical option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally report a straightforward, no-fuss experience. The clinic runs on appointments, so wait times tend to be manageable. Staff are described as calm and professional rather than particularly warm or chatty. Thoroughness gets mentioned positively — they don’t rush you out. The 4th-floor location can feel a little clinical, but the setup is clean and modern. Nothing flashy, just competent dental care done reliably.

    English Language Proficiency

    There's conversational English here, which means basic communication works — explaining pain location, understanding treatment steps, scheduling follow-ups. It's not fluent clinical English, so detailed diagnoses or treatment plan discussions may get murky. No confirmed English intake forms. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup, especially for anything involving consent or billing. If your Japanese is zero, you'll manage, but go in prepared rather than assuming everything will be explained smoothly.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.akiyama-dc.com
    • 東京都北区赤羽1-15-1 新仲ビル4F
    • Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Akiyama Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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