ITAKURA Dental Clinic
ITAKURA Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Raffine Kinuta building in Setagaya’s Kinuta neighborhood — residential, quiet, not the kind of area you stumble into by accident. This is a general dental practice covering the full range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, orthodontics. Staff have conversational English, which means you can get the basics across without pulling out Google Translate every thirty seconds. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience, but you won’t be standing there miming a toothache either. The clinic has some English materials available, which helps when you’re trying to understand a treatment plan. Setagaya is one of Tokyo’s more expat-friendly wards, so the staff here are reasonably used to foreign patients. Book ahead — this isn’t a walk-in situation.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to mention thorough explanations and a calm, unhurried atmosphere — the dentists here don’t seem to rush you out the door. Wait times are generally reasonable for Tokyo. The Kinuta location means it’s quieter than city-center clinics, which some people appreciate. A few patients note the English isn’t fluent but is genuinely helpful — enough to understand what’s happening and ask basic questions without confusion.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://itakura-dc.com/
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東京都世田谷区砧２－２１－１ ラフィーネ砧２Ｆ
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Kinuta Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
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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.
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