KAWASHIMA DENTAL CLINIC
Kawashima Dental Clinic sits in Mitaka, a residential pocket of western Tokyo that most expats only discover after they’ve lived here a while. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice — not a flashy international clinic, but a real working dentist that won’t make you feel completely lost if you don’t speak Japanese.
They have conversational English capability, meaning someone on staff can get through the basics with you — explaining procedures, asking about pain, walking you through what happens next. Don’t expect fluent medical English, but you won’t be stuck nodding at things you don’t understand either.
The clinic handles general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. It’s located on the first floor of a small office building in Shimo-Renjakku, which is walkable from Mitaka Station on the Chuo Line.
If you live in Mitaka, Musashino, or the western Chuo Line corridor, this is a genuinely practical option — close to home, English-functional, and not intimidating to walk into as a foreigner.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, no-fuss experience — short waits, thorough explanations, and a dentist who takes time rather than rushing through appointments. The clinic feels like a proper neighborhood practice: unhurried, professional, and genuinely attentive. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place where you leave knowing exactly what was done and why. Good fit if you want competent care without the chaos of a bigger city-center clinic.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kawashimashika.com/
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東京都三鷹市下連雀２－１８－１３ 第２矢島ビル１Ｆ
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Mitaka Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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