Kawamura Shikaiin Yotsuya Sanchome

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Yotsuya-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kawamura Shikaiin sits on the ground floor of a small building in Yotsuya 3-chome, a quiet residential-commercial pocket of Shinjuku that’s walkable from Yotsuya-sanchome Station. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. Nothing boutique about it — this is a neighborhood dentist that’s been serving locals for years.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation. Reception likely has limited English, and the dentists may or may not be comfortable beyond basic clinical terms. Bring your phone with a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand in Japanese if you can. That said, dental work is fairly procedural — you don’t need perfect communication to get a cavity filled. For complex treatment discussions, you’ll want to think ahead.

    Convenient for anyone living or working in the Yotsuya, Shinjuku-gyoen, or Akebonobashi areas.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-fuss, efficient neighborhood clinic. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed, which matters when you’re not sure you understood everything being explained. The space is compact and functional — don’t expect a spa aesthetic. Some patients note staff make an effort to communicate, but it’s hit or miss depending on who’s working that day.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or chairside. Realistically, expect Japanese-primary service. A translation app will carry you through most of it. Dental visits have a predictable rhythm (open wide, x-ray, this tooth, yes/no), so communication barriers are more manageable here than at, say, an internal medicine clinic. Calling ahead to flag your language needs is worth the effort.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kawamura-d.jp
    • 東京都新宿区四谷3-13-12 ラ・コピエ四谷三丁目1F
    • Yotsuya-Sanchome 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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    Kawamura Shikaiin Yotsuya Sanchome

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