HORIE Dentistry

Total reviews: 345
Hongo-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • HORIE Dentistry sits on the second floor of the Yuasa Building in Hongo, Bunkyo — a quiet, residential-ish part of Tokyo that’s home to Tokyo University and a lot of long-term residents who actually know their dentist’s name. The clinic covers standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means a fluent English-speaking dentist or front desk staff will be waiting for you. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — basic communication may be manageable, but complex treatment discussions could get tricky without a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend on standby. Good fit for expats in Bunkyo who need routine dental care and are comfortable with some communication friction.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English. Based on its profile, it reads as a small, community-style practice — the kind where you’re likely seeing the same dentist each visit rather than rotating through a roster. Bunkyo locals tend to favor clinics like this for consistency. Expect a no-frills, functional experience rather than a polished multi-chair operation. Wait times at smaller practices like this are typically reasonable.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English content, which puts it ahead of many local clinics — but that's not a guarantee of English-speaking staff. Reception and exam conversations may require a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL. Written intake forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. If your Japanese is zero, bring a phrasebook or a bilingual friend for anything beyond a basic cleaning. Don't expect English as a default — treat it as a bonus if it happens.

    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

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    • 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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