Kamimeguro Shikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Meguro Station (Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kamimeguro Shikaiinn is a general dental clinic on the second floor of Marumo Building in Meguro’s upper district — a quiet, residential pocket of Tokyo that’s walkable from Nakameguro Station. They handle the full range of dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and cosmetic treatments. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting. Reality is probably a mix of basic English phrases, a lot of pointing at charts, and staff who are genuinely trying but working with limited vocabulary. Come with your dental history written down in Japanese if you can manage it, or at least load up a translation app before you sit in the chair. The building location is typical for neighborhood dental clinics in Tokyo — easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Not a fancy international clinic, but that also means pricing is likely more in line with standard Japanese dental fees rather than expat-premium rates.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The vibe is calm and professional rather than clinical-cold. Patients familiar with Japanese dental clinics will feel at home. First-timers in Japan may find the communication slower going, but staff appear patient and willing to work through it.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that doesn't mean the front desk will answer your questions fluently. Expect basic English at reception, possibly a staff member who can handle simple phrases, and some form-filling that may require a translation app or some guesswork. Calling ahead in Japanese (or having a Japanese speaker call for you) will get you much further than showing up and hoping for the best.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.kamimeguro-dental.com/
    • 東京都目黒区上目黒2-6-9 マルモビル2F
    • Meguro Station (Yamanote Line) — 5 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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    Kamimeguro Shikaiinn

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