Hayakawa Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Ōi Station (Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 3 min walk
  • Some English website content
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hayakawa Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the residential side of Oi, Shinagawa — not the flashy side near the station, but a quieter local area where people actually live. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. This is a local clinic first. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond a routine cleaning. That said, dentists in Japan are generally thorough and the standard of care tends to be solid even when communication is a stretch. Good option if you’re living in the Oi or Shinagawa area and want a nearby dentist without trekking to a foreigner-friendly clinic in central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss clinic. The dentist is described as methodical and thorough — not rushed, which matters when you’re anxious about dental work in a foreign country. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is quiet and functional, not a high-tech showroom, but the actual clinical work gets good marks. Locals return regularly, which is usually the most honest endorsement a small clinic can get.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is a decent sign — but that doesn't automatically mean the staff can hold a dental conversation in English. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only or very limited English. For a basic cleaning or checkup, pointing and patience can get you through. For treatment discussions — fillings, root canals, anything with decisions involved — bring Google Translate or a bilingual friend. Don't assume; call ahead or email first if English support matters to you.

    Contact & Location

    • http://hayakawadc.com/
    • 東京都品川区大井3-27-9
    • Ōi Station (Keihin-Tohoku 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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    Hayakawa Shikaiin

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