KAWADA DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Kamakura Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 8 min walk
  • Unhurried, explanation-focused appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kawada Dental Clinic sits in Kamino-ge, a quiet residential stretch of Setagaya that most tourists never see. It’s a neighborhood practice — not a flashy international clinic — so set expectations accordingly. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth chair-side communication is genuinely unclear. If your dental needs are routine — cleaning, checkup, a filling — you’ll probably manage fine with a translation app and some patience. More complex treatment conversations might require a Japanese-speaking friend or a lot of Google Translate prep work. The clinic appears to run a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases. Setagaya is well-connected but not the most obvious expat hub, so you’re likely looking at this place because you live nearby. If you do, it’s worth a call or email to test their English responsiveness before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — this doesn’t feel like a conveyor-belt clinic. Locals mention the dentist takes time to explain treatment rather than rushing you out. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, which helps if dental visits stress you out. No strong pattern of complaints, but also no outsized praise — solidly competent, which is exactly what you want from a dentist.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that's the limit of what's confirmed. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms and dental history written out in Japanese if you can, and don't expect English forms. A quick email inquiry before your first visit — in simple English — will tell you a lot about how they handle foreign patients.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.kawada-dentalclinic.com/
    • 東京都世田谷区上野毛1-25-10
    • Kamakura Station (Tokyu Oimachi 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

    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.
    KAWADA DENTAL CLINIC

    Need a phone script in Japanese? Click here.

    Other scripts: Cancel/Reschedule · Describe Symptoms · Pharmacy · Emergency · Dental

    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

    KantanHealth is free and supported by Jozu — The document translation app for expats in Japan.