ASANO Dental Clinic
ASANO Dental Clinic sits in Kami-Yoga, a quiet residential corner of Setagaya — not the kind of neighborhood you stumble into by accident, but locals clearly know it’s there. Run under the medical corporation Motochokukai, this is a full-service dental clinic handling everything from routine cleanings and fillings to more involved restorative work.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it suggests awareness that not everyone walking through the door speaks Japanese. That said, don’t assume you’ll get a fully bilingual experience. Whether front desk staff can hold a real conversation in English is unconfirmed. Bring a translation app as backup, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can, and you’ll probably be fine for standard procedures. It’s a neighborhood clinic with a local feel — not a tourist-facing international clinic, but not hostile to foreigners either. If you’re living in Setagaya and need a reliable dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth trying.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — this isn’t the kind of place rushing you out the door. The clinic has a calm, neighborhood feel rather than a busy city-center vibe, which tends to mean shorter waits and more face time with the dentist. Patients generally report clear explanations of treatment plans, though how much of that lands in English depends on the day and the staff member. Overall impression: competent, local, low-stress.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.asanoshika.or.jp
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東京都世田谷区上野毛２－８－１１
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Kamakura Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 8 min walk
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