HOSOKAWA Dental Clinic
HOSOKAWA Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Tanaka Building in Yamatochō, Itabashi — a quiet residential corner of northwest Tokyo that most expats don’t land in by accident. This is a neighborhood dentist, not an international clinic, so walk in expecting a Japanese-style practice: efficient, thorough, and probably not bilingual from front desk to chair.
The website has some English content, which is a good sign — it suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English conversation in person. Bring a translation app, have your dental history written out in Japanese if you can manage it, and keep your expectations calibrated.
What you likely get here is solid, no-frills dental care from a local clinic that knows its neighborhood patients well. If you’re in Itabashi and need a dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth trying. Just go in prepared to do some communication legwork.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic yet. It operates as a local neighborhood practice, which typically means regular patients who’ve been coming for years, shorter waits than big urban clinics, and a dentist who takes time with returning patients. First-timers — especially foreign ones — may need a bit more patience navigating intake. If you go, leaving a review would genuinely help the next expat.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://hosokawadental.com
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東京都板橋区大和町１８－１０ 田中ビル２Ｆ
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Takaashiwa Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 3 min walk
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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.
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