KAWAI Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Maruyama Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Ground-floor, easy access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • KAWAI Dental Office sits in Nakano Ward, a residential Tokyo neighborhood that’s well-connected but far less chaotic than Shinjuku. The clinic is on the ground floor of the Sunbridge building on Maruyama — easy to find, no elevator hunting required.

    This is a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, cavities, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual conversation. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend depending on who’s working that day.

    For expats in the Nakano or Koenji area, this is a practical local option — closer and less crowded than hunting down an international clinic in central Tokyo. Best suited for routine dental needs rather than complex treatment requiring detailed back-and-forth.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice. People generally mention the clinic being easy to locate and not overwhelmingly busy. The dentist appears thorough for routine work. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. Nothing flashy — it runs like a competent community dental office. No strong pattern of complaints, but no standout praise for English communication either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — there's English content on their website, which puts them ahead of many local dental offices. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff on any given day. Expect forms in Japanese. Reception communication may be basic at best. A translation app like Google Translate will help. If your dental issue is complex and requires detailed explanation, consider calling ahead or bringing someone who speaks Japanese to be safe.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kawai-dc.com
    • 東京都中野区丸山2-3-3 サンブリッジ1F
    • Maruyama Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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    KAWAI Dental Office

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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