IMAI Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kitakasai Station (Tozai Line) — 12 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • IMAI Dental Clinic sits in a first-floor unit of the Nichiei Building in Kita-Karasuyama, a quiet residential corner of Setagaya. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Realistically, this is a Japanese-run neighborhood clinic where the staff may have limited conversational English. That said, dentistry is one of those specialties where you can get pretty far with pointing at a tooth and a translation app. If you live in western Setagaya and need a reliable local dentist rather than a central Tokyo expat clinic, this is worth a look. Just go in with reasonable expectations on language and have Google Translate ready.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood dental practice. Appointments tend to run on time, which matters when you’re anxious about a language barrier. Dentists are described as thorough and unhurried — not the kind of place that rushes you out. The setting is small and local rather than a big clinical chain, so you get more of a personal feel. Nothing flashy, but consistent and competent.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Expect Japanese to be the working language. Forms are likely Japanese only. A translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) is strongly recommended. If you're comfortable with basic dental vocabulary and some back-and-forth on a phone screen, you'll probably manage fine.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.11ha.com/
    • 東京都世田谷区北烏山3-5-9 日栄ビル1F
    • Kitakasai Station (Tozai Line) — 12 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?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    IMAI Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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