Katakura dental clinic

Katakura Dental Clinic sits in Shiba, Minato Ward — a quiet residential-ish pocket of Tokyo that’s easy to reach but not exactly a tourist landmark. It’s a small, local dental practice operating out of the first floor of the Oya Building on Shiba 4-chome. The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Full English service is unconfirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary isn’t sharp. For routine work — checkups, cleanings, fillings — the language barrier is usually manageable. For anything more complex, you’ll want to communicate clearly before your appointment. This is a neighborhood dentist, not an expat-focused clinic. That can actually work in your favor: less crowded, more personal, and likely easier to get an appointment than the big English-friendly clinics in central Tokyo.