Kaneko Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shinagawa Station (Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
  • English-language website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kaneko Dental Clinic sits in Minami-Shinagawa, a quieter residential pocket of Shinagawa ward that’s easy enough to reach but not exactly a main drag. The clinic covers standard dental work — checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing — and the website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign. That said, “English on the website” doesn’t always translate to “English at the front desk,” so don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend wouldn’t hurt if your dental vocabulary isn’t strong. The clinic operates out of a building called Ravizémus Saka, ground floor unit 102 — look for the building name if you’re hunting for it on foot. For expats in Shinagawa or nearby Oi and Higashi-Shinagawa, this is a geographically convenient option worth a phone call to test the waters before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for Kaneko Dental is limited in English-language spaces, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What’s available suggests a standard neighborhood dental clinic — not flashy, but functional. Patients seem to find the dentist thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re anxious about explaining symptoms across a language gap. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller practice. Nothing alarming, nothing exceptional — solid local dentistry.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients. But whether that extends to an English-speaking receptionist or bilingual consultation is genuinely unclear. Realistically, expect Japanese-first service. A translation app like Google Translate will help at reception. Bring a written note describing your symptoms in Japanese if you can. Don't assume forms are in English — they almost certainly aren't.

    Contact & Location

    • https://kanekodentalclinic.net
    • 東京都品川区南品川5-3-27 ラビゼームス坂102
    • Shinagawa Station (Yamanote Line) — 8 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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    Kaneko Dental Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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