Horiuchi Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Near Gotanda Station (Yamanote)
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Horiuchi Shikaiin is a dental clinic on the second floor of the AM Building in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa — a short walk from Gotanda Station on the Yamanote Line. It operates under the medical corporation Yuseikai and covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic services based on the website.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable reception or chairside experience is genuinely unclear. You might get someone who can manage basic dental vocabulary in English, or you might need your translation app ready. Don’t assume a smooth English consultation without confirming first.

    That said, Shinagawa is well-connected and used to international residents, so the staff have probably seen foreign patients before. It’s not a dedicated expat clinic, but it’s a real neighborhood dental practice in a convenient location. Call ahead or shoot them an email before your first visit — the website contact form is your safest bet to gauge English responsiveness.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. It appears to serve a primarily Japanese-speaking patient base. Based on its setup as a small private dental clinic in a residential-commercial part of Shinagawa, you’d expect standard Japanese dental clinic norms: punctual appointments, methodical treatment, and not a lot of small talk. Wait times are typically short at clinics this size if you book ahead.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as English-fluent staff. Reception may handle basic English, or may not. No confirmed reports of English-speaking dentists or bilingual staff. Before your first visit, try emailing through the website contact form in English to see how they respond — that'll tell you more than anything written here. Bring a translation app as backup regardless.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.yuseikai.com/
    • 東京都品川区東五反田2-3-3 AMビル2F
    • Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 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?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Horiuchi Shikaiin

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