FUNAKUBO Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Kugayama Station (Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
  • Kugayama Station walking distance
  • Near central Tokyo
  • FUNAKUBO Dental Office is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential corner of Kugayama, Suginami — not a flashy international clinic, just a local practice that’s been serving the area for years. They handle standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual front desk. This is Suginami, not Roppongi. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a phrase sheet. That said, smaller neighborhood clinics like this often have more patience and time for patients than the big urban chains. Kugayama is a quiet, residential part of west Tokyo — easy to reach on the Keio Inokashira Line. Good option if you live in the Suginami or Mitaka area and want a dentist within cycling distance rather than a train commute to central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic publicly. Based on its profile, it reads like a classic small Japanese neighborhood dental office — likely thorough, appointment-focused, and not rushed. Japanese dental clinics at this scale tend to run on time and take cleanings seriously. Expect a calm, quiet environment rather than a busy urban clinic. If anyone in the Kugayama expat community has been, word of mouth from local Facebook groups or Meetup communities would be your best source.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as a bilingual receptionist. Realistically, phone calls in English could be difficult. Walk-ins or appointments made via Google Translate are probably your safest bet. Forms are almost certainly Japanese only. If you live nearby and have even basic Japanese, you'll manage fine. If you need full English support for complex dental treatment, look toward more established international clinics in central Tokyo.

    Contact & Location

    • http://home.m07.itscom.net/funak-do/
    • 東京都杉並区久我山3-1-27 ベアハイツ
    • Kugayama Station (Inokashira 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

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    FUNAKUBO Dental Office

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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