Kagaya Dental Clinic
Kagaya Dental Clinic sits in Kokubunji, a residential area in western Tokyo that’s off the tourist trail but well-connected by JR Chūō Line. The clinic operates out of the KCV Building on Honcho — easy enough to find once you know the neighborhood.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in to a fully bilingual experience. It’s not that kind of setup. What you’re likely getting is a solid neighborhood dental practice that’s made some effort to accommodate non-Japanese speakers — probably enough to handle a cleaning or a simple procedure with patience and maybe a translation app on standby.
Good fit for expats living in the Kokubunji or Musashino area who need a local dentist and don’t want to trek into central Tokyo every time a filling falls out. Not the place to go if you need complex oral surgery and want to discuss it all in fluent English.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who actually explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and low-key, which suits the residential area. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly. No strong pattern of complaints about language barriers, but no strong praise either.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://kagaya-shika.com
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東京都国分寺市本町１－７－３ ＫＣＶビル
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Kokubunji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
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