chitosefunabashishika

Total reviews: 345
Funabashi Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Chitosefunabashi Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Riches Bonheur building in Setagaya’s Funabashi neighborhood — a quiet residential part of Tokyo that most tourists never see but plenty of expats call home. It’s a general dentistry practice run under the Eiken-kai medical corporation, covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and likely some cosmetic work.

    The website has some English content, which is more than most neighborhood dental clinics bother with. That’s a decent signal — someone there thought about international patients. Whether that translates to a fluent English speaker at reception is genuinely unclear. You might get lucky, you might be reaching for Google Translate. Going in with a translation app and a written list of your symptoms is smart regardless.

    This isn’t a foreigner-specialist clinic in the Roppongi mold. It’s a neighborhood dentist that appears to be making an effort. If you live in Setagaya and need reliable dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s worth a call to test the waters.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried practice — the kind of neighborhood dentist where you’re not being rushed through. Thoroughness in examinations gets mentioned positively. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The facility seems clean and modern without being a flashy cosmetic-focused operation. Don’t expect a large team or extended hours, but the general sense is a dentist who takes their time and doesn’t push unnecessary procedures.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee a fluent English speaker at the front desk or in the chair. Expect Japanese-primary communication. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will be useful, especially for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans. Calling ahead in Japanese (or having a Japanese-speaking friend do it) to confirm English availability is the safest move before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • https://chitofuna-shika.jp/
    • 東京都世田谷区船橋1-11-2 リシェスボヌール1F
    • Funabashi Station (Odakyu 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

    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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