Honkomagome Yamamoto Shika
Honkomagome Yamamoto Shika is a small neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Igarashi Building in Bunkyo’s Honkomagome area — a quiet residential pocket that most expats never wander into unless they live nearby. The clinic website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a bilingual front desk. Full English service isn’t confirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary is limited. That said, the website effort suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist and aren’t hostile to the idea. This is a general dentistry practice — cleanings, fillings, the usual — not a specialist clinic. If you’re in Bunkyo and want somewhere local rather than trekking to a big expat-friendly clinic in central Tokyo, this is worth a look. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a small, unhurried practice where the dentist takes time rather than rushing through appointments. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The vibe is calm and low-key — typical of local Japanese dental offices, not a flashy urban practice. Patients seem to appreciate the thoroughness. No strong reports of English communication either way, which is itself telling.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.honkoma.com
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東京都文京区本駒込１－１－１５ 五十嵐ビル１Ｆ
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Honkomagome Station (Namboku Line) — 2 min walk
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