KAMIKAWA DENTAL OFFICE
Kamikawa Dental Office is a general dental clinic sitting in the Sumiyoshi area of Koto Ward — not the most expat-heavy part of Tokyo, but a real residential neighborhood with good subway access. They handle the standard range of dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic services based on their website.
The English situation here is genuinely unclear. The clinic has some English-facing content online, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation. If your Japanese is limited, come prepared — bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in advance, or use Google Translate’s camera function on any paperwork. A Japanese-speaking friend would make things considerably easier.
That said, Koto Ward has a growing international community, and local clinics here are increasingly used to non-Japanese patients showing up. Don’t let the language uncertainty scare you off — just don’t assume it’ll be seamless.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. Based on what’s available, the clinic runs a fairly standard neighborhood dental practice — appointment-based, not a walk-in free-for-all. Patients seem to find the dentist thorough rather than rushed. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The setting is practical, not fancy. Think competent neighborhood dentist, not a polished international health center.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://kamikawa-shika.com/
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東京都江東区住吉２－８－１２
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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.
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