KAWASE Dental Clinic
KAWASE Dental Clinic sits in Higashi-Murayama, a quieter residential part of western Tokyo out on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. It’s a general dentistry practice run under the medical corporation Yuuchikai — so there’s some organizational structure behind it, not just a solo dentist working out of a converted shopfront.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign that they’re at least aware foreign patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean the front desk will handle a full conversation in English. Realistically, you’d want to come prepared — think Google Translate ready on your phone, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your case is complicated.
For routine stuff — cleanings, fillings, a checkup — the language barrier is manageable at most Japanese dental clinics. For anything involving treatment plans or multiple visits, the communication gap matters more. Worth calling ahead or emailing to gauge how comfortable they are with English before you book.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Japanese-language feedback tends to reflect what you’d expect from a neighborhood dental practice in a residential Tokyo suburb — patients who live locally, likely returning for regular care. Without firsthand expat accounts, it’s hard to say much about wait times or chair-side manner. If you go, leaving a review afterward would genuinely help other expats in the area figure out if it works for them.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kawase-dc.com
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東京都東村山市久米川町３－２７－９６
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Kume-kawa Station (Seibu-Shinjuku Line) — 3 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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