Arai Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Yutenji Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Arai Dental Clinic sits in the Kamimeguro area of Meguro — a neighborhood that’s walkable, residential, and not overwhelming to navigate. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and basic cosmetic work.

    For English speakers, the situation is better than average. Staff have conversational English, so you’re not stuck playing charades to explain which tooth hurts. Don’t expect clinical-level fluency across the board, but you can get through an appointment without a translation app running in the background the whole time.

    The clinic is small and private-practice in feel — not a chain, not a mega-clinic. That usually means the dentist actually knows who you are by your second visit. If you’re in Meguro or the surrounding areas and need a dentist who won’t make you feel like a logistical problem for not speaking Japanese, this is a solid option worth bookmarking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — no conveyor-belt feel. The dentist is thorough without being alarmist, which matters when you’re already anxious about navigating dental care in a foreign country. Wait times are generally reasonable for a private clinic. The space is modest but clean. People seem to come back, which is usually the most honest endorsement a dentist can get.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff can handle basic to conversational English — enough to take your history, explain a procedure, and answer straightforward questions. You're not going to get a fully bilingual consultation, but you won't be completely lost either. Forms may still be in Japanese, so having your address and insurance details written down in advance is a smart move. A translation app as backup never hurts, but it probably won't be your lifeline here.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.arai-dental.info
    • 東京都目黒区上目黒3-16-13 キューブエム 1カイ
    • Yutenji Station (Tokyu Toyoko 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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    Arai Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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