ICHIKI Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shibakoen Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Calm, no-rush appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • ICHIKI Dental Clinic sits in Shiba Koen, one of Minato’s quieter residential pockets, right at street level in a small office building near the park. It’s a general dentistry practice — cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual — run as a neighborhood clinic rather than a big-city dental chain. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable front desk or just Google-translated web pages isn’t confirmed. Realistically, you should expect a Japanese-primary environment. Basic communication for straightforward procedures is probably manageable, but if you have complex dental history to explain or need detailed treatment discussions, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app you’re comfortable with. That said, Shiba Koen is genuinely accessible — close to multiple subway lines — and a local clinic like this often means shorter waits and a more personal feel than the big expat-focused dental chains in central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere — the kind of neighborhood dentist where you’re not rushed out the door. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The dentist is described as thorough and careful, particularly on cleanings and checkups. No reports of aggressive upselling. For expats, the experience seems fine for routine work, though detailed treatment conversations may hit a language wall without some preparation.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, but that's not the same as English at the front desk. No confirmed reports of English-fluent staff. Reception and clinical communication are almost certainly in Japanese. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will get you through scheduling and basic symptoms. For anything involving treatment plans, past dental work, or medication history, either write it out in advance or bring someone who speaks Japanese. Don't assume the website English means a smooth English visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ichiki-dc.jp/
    • 東京都港区芝公園2-11-17 芝公園下山ビル1F
    • Shibakoen Station (Oedo 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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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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