HORIE Dentistry

Total reviews: 345
Hongo-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Hongo-sanchome Station nearby
  • Near central Tokyo
  • HORIE Dentistry sits on the second floor of the Yuasa Building in Hongo, one of Tokyo’s quieter academic neighborhoods anchored by Tokyo University. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions — without any obvious specialty focus beyond solid everyday dentistry.

    The website exists, but it’s aging and almost entirely in Japanese. There’s a hint of English content online, but don’t count on walking in and being understood fluently. Reception likely has limited English at best. If your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or use Google Translate’s camera mode on any forms they hand you.

    This isn’t a clinic that’s built its practice around expat patients. It’s a neighborhood dentist in a neighborhood that happens to have some international foot traffic because of the university. If you live nearby and need reliable, no-fuss dental work, it’s worth a call. If you need detailed English explanations of a complex treatment plan, manage expectations accordingly.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on HORIE Dentistry is sparse in English-language forums, which itself tells you something about the typical patient base. Those who do mention it describe a straightforward, no-frills experience — appointments run on time, the dentist is thorough without being rushed, and the clinic is clean and well-maintained. It’s a functional neighborhood practice, not a flashy modern setup. Expect a quiet waiting room and efficient treatment rather than a high-tech patient experience.

    English Language Proficiency

    The honest answer here is: unclear. The clinic's website has traces of English content, but that doesn't mean staff are conversational in English. There's no confirmed English-speaking dentist or bilingual reception. If you go, bring a translation app — Google Translate's conversation mode or DeepL will be your best tools. Writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand using a translation app is genuinely useful. Don't expect English intake forms. This is a Japanese-language clinic that hasn't explicitly positioned itself for expat patients.

    Contact & Location

    • http://park12.wakwak.com/~horieshika/index.html
    • 東京都文京区本郷2-13-10 湯浅ビル2F
    • Hongo-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    HORIE Dentistry

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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