KANAGAFUCHI Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Third-floor clinic, elevator access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • KANAGAFUCHI Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of Shuwa Building in Sumida 4-chome, a quiet residential pocket of墨田区 that most expats don’t end up in by accident. This is a neighborhood dental clinic doing general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, the usual — not a specialist center chasing international patients. The website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but don’t bank on smooth English communication at reception or chairside. Come prepared with a translation app, your insurance card, and a note explaining your symptoms in Japanese if you can manage it. That said, showing up with zero Japanese here isn’t impossible — it just requires patience from both sides. If you’re living in eastern Tokyo or Sumida specifically, this is a solid local option worth a phone call to gauge their English comfort level before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback suggests a straightforward neighborhood dentistry experience — thorough cleanings, honest treatment recommendations, and no upselling pressure. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and no-frills. Patients seem to appreciate that the dentists take time to explain what they’re doing, though how much of that explanation lands depends heavily on your Japanese level.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English presence online, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff is not documented. Reception likely speaks minimal English. Chairside explanations will probably be in Japanese. Bring a translation app — Google Translate's camera mode for any paperwork, voice mode for back-and-forth with the dentist. If your Japanese is zero, a short written note explaining your issue in Japanese will go a long way here.

    Contact & Location

    • https://kanegafuchi-shika.or.jp
    • 東京都墨田区墨田4-9-1 修和ビル3F
    • Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 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

    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.
    KANAGAFUCHI Dental Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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