KATAOKA DENTAL OFFICE
Kataoka Dental Office sits in the Shibaura area of Minato-ku, tucked into the first floor of the Shibaura Maekawa Building — convenient if you’re living or working around Tamachi or Shibaura. It’s a general dentistry practice run under the medical corporation Masakikai, so there’s some institutional backbone behind it rather than just a solo dentist setup.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend on standby. That said, the Tamachi/Shibaura area has a decent expat population, so clinics here tend to be more accustomed to foreign patients than somewhere deep in the suburbs.
Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, checkups — are what you’d come here for. If you need something complex or heavily language-dependent, confirm English support before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills dental practice. Appointments tend to run on schedule, and the dentists are reported to be thorough rather than rushed. The clinic has a calm, clinical atmosphere — not flashy, but competent. Patients familiar with Japanese dental visits say the experience feels standard and professional. Not a lot of hand-holding, but the work gets done properly. First-timers to Japanese dentistry should expect multiple shorter visits for treatment rather than one long appointment.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://tamachi.masakikai.com
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東京都港区芝浦３－１６－２０ 芝浦前川ビル１Ｆ
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Tamachi Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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