kagawashikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Kokuryō Station (Keio Line) — 1 min walk
  • Near Kokuryo Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kagawa Dental Clinic sits in the Kuyo Kokuryo Ekimae Building in Chofu, right near Kokuryo Station on the Keio Line. It’s a neighborhood dental practice — the kind of place locals have been using for years rather than a clinic built around foreign patients.

    Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or some written back-and-forth. Standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, crowns — is what they do. If you need complex treatment explained in detail in English, prep ahead.

    The Chofu location puts this well outside central Tokyo, so it’s most practical for expats living in the western suburbs along the Keio Line. Not a destination clinic, but a solid local option if you’re in the neighborhood and need dental care without trekking into Shinjuku or Shibuya.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a quiet, no-frills neighborhood practice with short wait times and a methodical approach to treatment. The dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed. It’s a small clinic, so you’re not getting lost in a crowd. The atmosphere is calm and clinical without being cold. Not flashy, but competent — the kind of place regulars return to year after year rather than a one-visit walk-in situation.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on their website, which is a good sign, but that doesn't guarantee smooth English communication at the front desk or during treatment. Assume Japanese will dominate. A translation app like Google Translate will help — bring it ready on your phone. Writing down your symptoms beforehand in Japanese (or using a pre-translated note) is a practical move. Don't expect English consent forms or bilingual treatment explanations. Manageable for routine visits, trickier for complex procedures.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kagawashika.com
    • 東京都調布市国領町4-9-4 九曜国領駅前ビル4C
    • Kokuryō Station (Keio Line) — 1 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

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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