Ihara Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
  • Jiyugaoka Station walkable
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ihara Dental Clinic sits in Jiyugaoka, one of Meguro’s more expat-friendly neighborhoods — the kind of area where you can actually find a decent coffee before your appointment. The clinic is inside Kimijima Plaza Building, a small commercial complex right in the heart of Jiyugaoka’s walkable shopping district.

    They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and general restorative care. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. Reception English is uncertain. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your tooth and wincing.

    For expats in Meguro, Setagaya, or the Jiyugaoka area, this is a conveniently located option worth a call to test the language waters before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills clinic — not flashy, but competent. People mention the Jiyugaoka location as a genuine plus, easy to reach and easy to find. The doctor is described as methodical and unhurried, which matters when you’re already stressed about being in a foreign dentist’s chair. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. Nothing here screams “avoid” — and nothing screams “destination dental care” either. Solid local option.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English, which is a good sign — but that doesn't guarantee the front desk can hold a conversation. Full English service is unconfirmed. Before booking, try emailing them in English to gauge response. At the appointment itself, have Google Translate or a similar app ready. Basic gestures and pointing will get you through a routine cleaning. For complex treatment discussions — implants, root canals, anything requiring real back-and-forth — bring backup.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ihara-dc.net
    • 東京都目黒区自由が丘1-3-16 キミジマプラザビル101
    • Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko 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

    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.
    Ihara Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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