Higashiikebukurokushiyamashikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Higashiikebukuro Kushiyama Dental is a general dentistry clinic sitting on the ground floor of Luna Osumi Building in East Ikebukuro, Toshima. Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s more foreigner-friendly neighborhoods, and this clinic fits that vibe — they have conversational English capability, so you’re not walking in completely blind hoping someone pulls out Google Translate.

    Standard dental services: cleanings, fillings, checkups, the works. Nothing flashy, but that’s fine — you want a dentist who does the basics well, not one with a waterfall in the waiting room.

    The English situation is real but not unlimited. Expect staff who can handle basic dental conversations and explain procedures at a functional level. Complex treatment planning might require some patience or prep on your end. Having a notes app ready with your dental history in Japanese doesn’t hurt.

    East Ikebukuro is easy to reach — you’re close to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station on the Yurakucho Line, and Ikebukuro Station itself is a short walk. Good option if you live or work anywhere near that pocket of northwest Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally report a calm, no-fuss experience — not a flashy clinic, but the kind of place where the dentist actually takes time to explain what’s happening. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The ground-floor location is easy to find. Nothing dramatic either way in feedback, which in Japanese dental clinic terms is honestly a good sign. Solid for routine care; patients seem to return rather than bounce around.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff have conversational English, so basic check-in and procedure explanations should go fine. Don't expect fluent back-and-forth on complex treatment options — nuanced stuff may need some effort on both sides. No confirmed fully English intake forms, so arriving with your dental history written out (or in a translation app) is smart. For a standard cleaning or filling, the language barrier is manageable. Better English access than most neighborhood dental clinics in Tokyo.

    Contact & Location

    • http://y-dentaloffice.com
    • 東京都豊島区東池袋4-6-10 ルナ大住ビル1階A号
    • Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 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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    Proficiency Score
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