HIGASHIUENO Dental Clinic
HIGASHIUENO Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of a building right in front of Ueno Station, which makes it genuinely easy to fit into a busy day. The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions, implants, and cosmetic procedures. It’s run under a medical corporation (Kensei-kai), so there’s some institutional structure behind it rather than a solo practitioner setup.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. Reception and chair-side communication in English is unconfirmed. If your dental Japanese is zero, bring a translation app or write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, the Ueno area sees enough international visitors that staff here likely have more foreign patient experience than a clinic tucked away in the suburbs.
Good option if you’re in the Ueno or Asakusa corridor and need dental care without a long commute.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly efficient operation — Ueno-area clinics tend to move people through without excessive waiting, and this one appears consistent with that. The location is a genuine convenience win. Patients mention thorough explanations of treatment plans, though how much of that lands depends on your Japanese level. The third-floor office setup is clean and professional without being flashy. Nothing in the reviews suggests anything alarming — or anything unusually exceptional.
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 -
https://higashiueno.com/
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東京都台東区東上野３－１８－７ 上野駅前ビル３Ｆ
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Ueno Station (JR/Metro) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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