Hirai Ekimae Shika
Hirai Ekimae Shika sits right outside Hirai Station on the Sobu Line in Edogawa — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a solid residential neighborhood where English-speaking dentists aren’t exactly common. The clinic is on the 4th floor of the Belle Moace Building, so look for the elevator once you’re off the train.
They handle general dentistry: checkups, cleanings, fillings, the usual. The staff have conversational English, meaning you can explain what hurts without defaulting entirely to a translation app — though having one handy never hurts for the finer details. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience, but basic communication won’t be a wall.
It’s a neighborhood dental clinic, not a foreigner-specialist practice. That means shorter travel for Edogawa residents and a more local, less polished feel than the expat-targeted clinics in Shinjuku or Minato. If you live east and just need reliable dental care without a language crisis, this is a reasonable option.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe the clinic as no-frills but competent — a neighborhood dentist that gets the job done without a lot of fuss. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local practice. The doctor is described as thorough during exams, not rushed. The setting is modest; this isn’t a sleek urban clinic. Regulars seem to appreciate the convenience and the fact that communication doesn’t require a full translation ordeal.
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 -
http://www.jun-dental.net/
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東京都江戸川区平井５－２１－１２ ベルモエースビル４０１
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Hirai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
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