ISHITANI Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Kitaayase Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
  • Near Kita-Ayase Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • ISHITANI Dental Office sits in Adachi Ward, tucked into the ground floor of the Wacore Elegance Kita-Ayase building in Yanaka. Adachi isn’t exactly expat central, so this clinic mostly serves the local Japanese community — walk in expecting a traditional neighborhood dental practice, not an international clinic setup.

    The website has some English-facing elements, which is a good sign, but don’t count on smooth English communication at the front desk. This is likely a bring-your-phone-and-a-translation-app situation. Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, check-ups — are the bread and butter here. Nothing flashy, nothing boutique.

    If you live in northern Adachi and need a dentist nearby, this is a reasonable option to try. If you’re coming from across Tokyo hoping for English-first care, there are better-positioned clinics closer to central wards. Worth a call first — or a quick email through their site — to test the waters on English before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are available for this clinic. Based on its profile — a small neighborhood dental office in a residential part of Adachi — expect a typical Japanese local clinic experience: efficient, no-frills, focused on getting the job done. Wait times and chair-side communication style are unknown. If you go, share your experience — it genuinely helps other expats in the area.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic shows some English content on its website, which suggests at least minimal awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't mean reception speaks English or that forms are bilingual. Realistically, this is probably Japanese-only in person. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand, and don't expect English explanations of treatment plans. A pre-visit email in simple English could help gauge how much they can accommodate.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.418isitani.com
    • 東京都足立区谷中2-12-3 ワコーレ・エレガンス北綾瀬1F
    • Kitaayase Station (Chiyoda 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.
    ISHITANI Dental Office

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