Dental Office Tanimoto
Dental Office Tanimoto is a small private dental clinic tucked into Shinkawa, a quiet residential-commercial pocket of Chuo Ward in central Tokyo. It’s not a flashy multi-chair operation — this is a neighborhood dentist that’s been around long enough to have a website still hosted on Biglobe, which tells you something about the vibe. They handle general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual.
The English situation is murky. There’s some English on their site, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist, but whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking consultation is genuinely unclear. Don’t walk in expecting fluent dental explanations in English. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if you have one. Google Translate will carry you further here than assuming.
Location-wise, you’re a short walk from Tatsumi or Tsukishima stations, in a part of Chuo that’s more “actual Tokyo neighborhood” than tourist zone. Good for expats living nearby. Probably not worth a long commute unless you’re already in the area.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews exist in public databases for this clinic. Based on its profile — small solo-style practice, long-established web presence, neighborhood location — patients likely experience shorter wait times than larger city clinics and a more personal, less rushed consultation style. The trade-off is probably less infrastructure for non-Japanese speakers. Expect a quieter, no-frills atmosphere rather than a polished international clinic experience.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~tanimoto/
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東京都中央区新川２－２４－１０
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Kayabacho Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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