AOBA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • AOBA Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of the Kawana Building in Shibuya 3-chome — walkable from Shibuya Station but not immediately obvious, so check the map before you go. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely cosmetic work. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve made an effort to reach international patients, but whether that translates to fluent English at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll have a smooth back-and-forth conversation — bring a translation app as backup and consider emailing ahead to gauge the response. Being in Shibuya helps: it’s one of Tokyo’s most internationally exposed neighborhoods, so the odds of at least basic communication are better here than in a suburban clinic. Solid option to investigate if you’re based in central Tokyo and need routine dental care.

    Patient Feedback

    Public review data on AOBA Dental is limited in English, so a full patient picture is hard to draw. Based on what’s available, it appears to operate as a standard Japanese dental practice — appointment-based, reasonably efficient, and focused on clinical work over hand-holding. Japanese dental clinics generally run on time and don’t rush you through. Expect a clean, quiet environment. No strong signals of long waits or poor communication, but no standout English-language testimonials either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a step above many local dental practices. But website English and spoken English are different things. It's unconfirmed whether reception staff can hold a detailed conversation, explain treatment plans clearly, or handle billing questions in English. Your safest move: email them in English before your first visit and see how they respond. If the reply is clear and helpful, that's a good sign. Bring a translation app regardless.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.aoba-dental.com
    • 東京都渋谷区渋谷3-10-15 川名ビル2F
    • Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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