AWASHIMA DENTAL OFFICE

Total reviews: 345
Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 5 min walk
  • Unhurried neighborhood clinic feel
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Awashima Dental Office sits in Daizawa, a quiet residential pocket of Setagaya — not the most obvious expat hub, but a real neighborhood where locals actually live. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and the usual preventive care. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. That said, don’t walk in expecting a bilingual front desk. The English capability here is somewhere in the “can probably manage basic communication” range rather than “fully English-friendly.” If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or write down your symptoms beforehand. It’s a smaller neighborhood clinic, which means you’ll likely get more face time with the dentist than you would at a big urban chain. Good if you’re living in Setagaya and want somewhere close. Less ideal if you need complex treatment explained in detail in English.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — typical of smaller Setagaya neighborhood clinics. The dentist appears thorough with explanations, though those come in Japanese. Wait times tend to be reasonable when you book ahead. It’s the kind of place where you’ll see the same doctor each visit, which matters if you’re managing ongoing dental work. Not a flashy setup, but consistent and competent.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic shows some English content on its website, but that doesn't mean the front desk will be comfortable chatting in English. Realistically, this is a Japanese-primary environment. Basic check-in might be manageable with gestures and a phone translator, but detailed treatment discussions will be tough without Japanese ability. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If you need full English support, this probably isn't it. If you live nearby and can get by with minimal communication, it's workable.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.awashima-dental.jp
    • 東京都世田谷区代沢3-14-4 COM’S DAIZAWA-W1
    • Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 5 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    AWASHIMA DENTAL OFFICE

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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