HONGO KOSHIKIYA DENTAL CLINIC
Hongo Koshikiya Dental Clinic sits in Bunkyo’s academic district, tucked into the ground floor of Brown House on Hongo 4-chome — a short walk from the University of Tokyo. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely some cosmetic work. The clinic has Japanese-language web content with some English material visible online, but that doesn’t guarantee smooth English communication once you’re actually in the chair. Bunkyo isn’t a heavily internationalized area, so don’t expect a bilingual front desk as a given. That said, the neighborhood sees international students and researchers from nearby universities, so staff may have some exposure to non-Japanese patients. Bring a translation app and your patience. If you live or work in Hongo, Yushima, or Nezu, this is a convenient local option for routine dental care. Not a specialist clinic — think neighborhood dentist, not dental hospital.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood clinic feel — not rushed, not flashy. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which matters when you’re squeezing in a cleaning between work. The dentists come across as thorough and unhurried, explaining procedures as they go. It’s the kind of place where regulars feel comfortable, not a high-volume in-and-out operation. Nothing about the reviews suggests a particularly international-friendly setup, but nobody’s reporting bad experiences with foreign patients either.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.koshikiya-shika.jp/
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東京都文京区本郷４－３７－１５ ブラウンハウス１Ｆ
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Hongo-sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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