HOSOKAWA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takaashiwa Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • HOSOKAWA Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of a small building in Ooyamachi, Itabashi — a quiet residential part of northwest Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. This is a neighborhood dental clinic doing general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean your appointment will run smoothly in English. Think of it as “English-aware” rather than “English-fluent.” If you’re in the Itabashi area and need routine dental work, it’s worth a phone call or email first to gauge how the communication goes. Don’t show up expecting a bilingual consultation — but don’t write it off either. Bring a translation app as backup. This is a local clinic serving local people, and that’s not a bad thing.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited online, which is pretty typical for smaller neighborhood dental clinics in Tokyo. What’s available suggests a no-frills, get-the-job-done approach — standard for local Japanese dental practices. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The setting is modest: second-floor clinic, functional rather than fancy. Patients likely to have a smooth experience are those with straightforward needs and some patience for potential language friction.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which at minimum means someone there has thought about non-Japanese patients. But website English and spoken English are two different things. Full English consultation is not confirmed. If you're calling to book, try emailing first — written communication is almost always easier than phone calls when language is uncertain. Bring a translation app. If your dental issue is complex, consider getting a Japanese-speaking friend to help make the first contact.

    Contact & Location

    • http://hosokawadental.com
    • 東京都板橋区大和町18-10 田中ビル2F
    • Takaashiwa Station (Toei Shinjuku 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

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    HOSOKAWA Dental Clinic

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