KAMISHAKUJII TAGUCHI DENTAL
Kamishakujii Taguchi Dental sits in a quiet residential stretch of Nerima, right in the Kamishakujii neighborhood — not the most obvious expat hub, but a genuinely useful find if you live on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. This is a general dentistry practice handling the full range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, and orthodontics.
The English situation is real but modest — conversational level, not fluent. You won’t need to mime a toothache, but don’t expect a deep clinical discussion in English without some effort on both sides. A translation app as backup isn’t a bad idea. The clinic does have some English-language resources available, which smooths the paperwork side of things.
The clinic itself is small and neighborhood-style — no hospital-scale waiting room, no revolving door of patients. Dr. Taguchi runs a fairly personal practice. If you’re living in Nerima and dreading the commute to a central Tokyo English-friendly clinic, this is worth checking out first.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried experience — this isn’t a high-volume clinic churning through appointments. Dr. Taguchi is noted for being thorough and explaining procedures step by step, which matters a lot when you’re navigating dental care in a second language. Wait times are generally short. The setting is quiet and low-key, which some people find reassuring and others find a little plain. No major complaints about billing surprises.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.taguchi-dc.tokyo
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東京都練馬区上石神井１－２３－６ プロスパラス野田１０１号室
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Shakujii Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 8 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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