ARIMA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shibuya Station (Ginza Line) — 8 min walk
  • Quiet residential clinic location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • ARIMA Dental Clinic sits in Aobadai, a quiet residential pocket of Meguro — not the flashiest neighborhood, but easy to reach and genuinely local in feel. This is a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups. The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. Whether that translates to a smooth English consultation at the front desk is less certain. If your Japanese is minimal, bringing a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend wouldn’t be overkill. That said, dental visits are often manageable with limited shared language — pointing at an X-ray gets you pretty far. For expats living in Meguro or nearby Nakameguro, this is a convenient neighborhood option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss practice. The location in a residential Meguro building keeps things calm — no overwhelming waiting room crowds. Dentists are described as thorough and unhurried, which counts for a lot. It’s the kind of neighborhood clinic where you’re not just a number. Wait times appear reasonable for scheduled appointments. Nothing flashy, but consistent and professional.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is a good sign — they're not completely ignoring the expat question. But confirmed English-speaking staff at reception or chairside? That's unclear. Realistically, you may be working through a mix of gestures, Google Translate, and dental X-rays doing the heavy lifting. If your case is simple, you'll probably manage fine. For anything complex — implants, orthodontic consultations, treatment plans — bring backup.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.arima-dental.com/
    • 東京都目黒区青葉台2-21-13-トーア青葉台マンション101
    • Shibuya Station (Ginza Line) — 8 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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    Proficiency Score
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