ICHIKI Dental Clinic
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
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ichiki-dc.jp/
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東京都港区芝公園2-11-17 芝公園下山ビル1F
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Shibakoen Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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