HOTARU Dental Clinic
HOTARU Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Shibaman Building in Umesato, Suginami — a quieter residential pocket of west Tokyo, not the kind of place you stumble onto by accident. The clinic is run under the Tokuyukai medical corporation and covers standard dental work: checkups, cleaning, fillings, crowns, the usual.
English capability here is conversational — staff can get through a basic appointment without you panicking, but this isn’t a full bilingual setup. Think functional rather than fluent. If your dental situation is complex or you have a lot of questions, bring a few written notes or use your phone to bridge gaps. That said, plenty of expats in Suginami use this clinic without drama.
The neighborhood is calm, the clinic is small, and it doesn’t feel like a production line. If you live in Suginami and need a reliable local dentist who won’t completely blank you in Japanese, this is a reasonable option.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a no-fuss, neighborhood dental experience — appointments tend to run on time and the clinic doesn’t feel overcrowded. The dentists are thorough without being alarmist, which expats who’ve been oversold on treatments elsewhere tend to appreciate. It’s a small practice, so you’re likely to see the same staff each visit. Nothing flashy, but consistent. Good fit if you want a local dentist you can actually build a relationship with.
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://www.tokuyukai.jp/
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東京都杉並区梅里２－１０－１１ 芝万ビル２Ｆ
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Umegaoka Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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