Arai Dental Clinic
Arai Dental Clinic sits in Den-en-chōfu, one of Ota Ward’s quieter, leafier neighborhoods — not the kind of place you stumble into, but worth finding if you live in the area. They handle standard dental work: cleanings, cavities, crowns, the usual. The clinic has some English on their website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full English conversation with reception. You’ll want to have your symptoms written out in Japanese or use a translation app to be safe. That said, Den-en-chōfu attracts a more international crowd than average for Tokyo’s outer wards, so staff here may have more experience with foreign patients than a random neighborhood clinic. Go in with realistic expectations — basic communication is probably manageable, fluent English is not guaranteed.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — Den-en-chōfu has that energy. Dentists here appear thorough rather than rushed, which matters when you can’t easily ask follow-up questions in Japanese. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. No reports of major communication disasters, but also no confirmed English-fluent staff. Patients who come prepared with written notes or translation apps seem to get through appointments without major friction.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.arai-dental-clinic.jp
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東京都大田区田園調布１－１１－１０ ソーラー田園２０１号
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Denenchofu Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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