HIKIBA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • HIKIBA Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of HK Building in Kuramaebashi, Taito — a quiet, older residential-commercial pocket of east Tokyo that most expats only pass through on the way to Asakusa. It’s a small neighborhood dental practice, not an international clinic.

    The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual setup. Routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions — is likely manageable here if you come prepared. Think translation app on your phone, maybe a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complex like root canals or orthodontic consultations.

    If you live or work in Taito and need a solid local dentist without trekking to Shinjuku or Roppongi, this could be your spot. Just go in with realistic expectations: it’s a Japanese neighborhood clinic that probably won’t turn you away, but it’s not built around English speakers.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to HIKIBA is limited online, which is typical for smaller neighborhood clinics in Tokyo. Based on the clinic profile, expect a compact, no-frills practice focused on standard dental care. Likely thorough and efficient in the Japanese clinical tradition — appointments tend to run on time, treatment is methodical, and dentists don’t rush. Don’t expect lengthy explanations in English, but the care itself is generally reliable at clinics like this.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is a small positive signal — at minimum, they've thought about non-Japanese patients. But full English service isn't confirmed. Reception likely speaks Japanese only. For a basic cleaning or check-up, Google Translate or a dental phrasebook will probably get you through. For anything requiring detailed discussion — treatment plans, surgical procedures, insurance paperwork — bring a Japanese-speaking friend or contact the clinic ahead of time to check.

    Contact & Location

    • http://hikibasika.com/
    • 東京都台東区蔵前4-33-8 HKビル2F
    • Kuramae Station (Asakusa 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

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    HIKIBA Dental Clinic

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