KANAE DENTAL

Total reviews: 345
Kami-Nakaori Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kanae Dental is a small ground-floor dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Kami-Nakasat, Kita Ward — not the most central part of Tokyo, but accessible if you’re living in the north of the city. They cover standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work based on their website.

    Their site has some English content, which is a good sign — it suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean the person at the front desk speaks it fluently. Realistically, you should expect Japanese-primary service with possible basic English communication. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary isn’t strong.

    For expats in Kita, Itabashi, or Arakawa, this is worth knowing about simply because English-accessible dental options in this part of Tokyo are thin. It’s a neighborhood clinic — not a big international practice — so manage expectations accordingly.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, efficient neighborhood practice. Appointments tend to run on time — this isn’t a place where you’ll sit in the waiting room for an hour. The dentist is described as thorough and straightforward. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or lengthy explanations. The clinic is small, so the atmosphere is quiet and relatively low-stress compared to busier city-center practices.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is more than most neighborhood dental clinics in Kita. That said, there's no confirmed English-speaking staff member. Reception may manage basic communication — appointment scheduling, simple questions — but anything clinical will likely be in Japanese. Bring Google Translate or a bilingual friend for your first visit, especially if you need to explain symptoms or discuss treatment options in detail.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kanae-dental.com
    • 東京都北区上中里2-40-4 1F
    • Kami-Nakaori Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 2 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    KANAE DENTAL

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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