IRIE Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Imagawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • IRIE Dental Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice tucked into a residential stretch of Suginami, in the Imagawa area — not exactly central Tokyo, but well-connected enough. It’s a small, independent clinic rather than a chain, so you’re getting one dentist and their team rather than a rotating cast of faces.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign — it suggests at least some awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. But “English content online” and “English spoken at the desk” are two very different things. Full English service here is unconfirmed, so if your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend just in case. Don’t assume you’ll be able to explain a complicated dental history without some preparation.

    For routine work — checkups, cleanings, basic fillings — language barriers tend to be more manageable than for complex consultations. If you’re dealing with something involved, do your homework before you show up.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on IRIE Dental is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What’s typical for small independent clinics like this in residential Tokyo: shorter wait times than big city-center practices, a more personal feel, and a dentist who actually remembers you. Don’t expect a high-tech cosmetic showroom — this reads as a practical, no-frills neighborhood dentist that gets the job done.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which at minimum shows awareness of international patients. However, there's no confirmed information about English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. Realistically, prepare for a Japanese-dominant environment. A translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms) and writing down your symptoms in advance will help significantly. For anything beyond basic treatment, consider having a Japanese-speaking contact you can call if communication stalls.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.dds-i.net/
    • 東京都杉並区今川3-29-17 シールート今川101号
    • Imagawa Station (Keio Inokashira 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.
    IRIE Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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