AOKI DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Aoki Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Shinjuku Ito Building, right in the thick of Shinjuku 5-chome — walkable from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station and not far from the main Shinjuku hub. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception may have basic English, but complex conversations about treatment plans will likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. That said, Shinjuku has enough international foot traffic that the staff here probably aren’t strangers to foreign patients.

    If your Japanese is zero and your dental issue is urgent, this is workable — just come prepared. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms, and keep your expectations realistic about back-and-forth communication. For routine stuff, most expats find their way through just fine.

    Patient Feedback

    No large volume of English-language reviews exists for this clinic. Based on its setup — a solo or small-group practice in a busy Shinjuku commercial building — expect a fairly standard neighborhood dental experience: appointment-based, reasonably efficient, and clinically competent for routine work. Japanese dental clinics at this scale tend to be thorough and unhurried during the actual exam, even if the admin side feels a bit rushed.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English, which puts Aoki Dental a step ahead of many neighborhood clinics. But "English on the website" and "English at the front desk" are two very different things. Assume reception has limited English at best. For a cleaning or simple procedure, pointing and a translation app will get you through. For anything involving diagnosis, treatment options, or consent, bring written notes or a bilingual friend. Don't rely on smooth verbal communication.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.aoki-dental.net/
    • 東京都新宿区新宿5-18-16 新宿伊藤ビル2F
    • Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi 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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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    AOKI DENTAL CLINIC

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