FUJIMAKI Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Higashi-Nakano Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Fujimaki Dental Clinic sits in Higashi-Nakano, a quiet residential stretch of Nakano Ward that doesn’t see many foreign visitors. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice — the kind that handles fillings, cleanings, extractions, and basic restorative work for the local community. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Realistically, this is a Japanese-first clinic that may accommodate English speakers with patience and a translation app. Higashi-Nakano Station is nearby on the Oedo and Chuo-Sobu lines, so access is straightforward from central Tokyo. If you live in the Nakano area and need a local dentist rather than a dedicated expat clinic, this is worth a try — just go in with reasonable expectations and maybe write down your symptoms beforehand.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a typical small Japanese dental practice: thorough, methodical, and unhurried by busy-clinic standards. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is reported to be careful and explains procedures step by step — helpful even if the explanation is in Japanese. Nothing flashy, nothing rushed. It’s the kind of place that feels like it’s been treating the same families for years, which is either reassuring or dull depending on your mood.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that's not the same as English-fluent staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will probably be necessary for anything beyond pointing at a tooth. Written communication beforehand — emailing in Japanese via a translation tool — may help smooth the first visit. Don't expect English intake forms. Manage expectations accordingly.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.fujimaki-shika.com
    • 東京都中野区東中野3-7-25
    • Higashi-Nakano Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    FUJIMAKI Dental Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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