KATO DENTAL CLINIC
Kato Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Charme An building in Hamura, a quieter residential city in western Tokyo — not the kind of place most expats end up unless they actually live nearby. This is a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve made at least a passing effort to accommodate non-Japanese speakers, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chairside communication will likely be in Japanese. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a patient friend. That said, the clinic has a local, neighborhood feel rather than a tourist-facing international clinic vibe. If you live in Hamura or the surrounding Nishitama area, this is worth knowing about — finding any dental option with even partial English awareness out here is genuinely useful.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a local neighborhood atmosphere. Appointments tend to run on time, and the dentist is described as methodical and thorough rather than rushing through treatment. It’s a small practice, so the waiting room isn’t chaotic. Patients seem to appreciate the lack of hard-sell on unnecessary procedures — no aggressive upselling of cosmetic add-ons. Communication can be a challenge for non-Japanese speakers, but the overall tone is patient and accommodating.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://katoshika-clinic.com
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東京都羽村市神明台１－３３－２０ シヤルムアン２Ｆ
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Hamura Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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