KITAKU KYUJITUOUKYUSHINRYOJO

Total reviews: 345
Oji Station (Namboku Line) — 8 min walk
  • Open holidays and Sundays
  • Near central Tokyo
  • This is an emergency dental clinic run by the Kita Dental Association — not a regular practice you book weeks in advance. It exists specifically for those moments when a tooth decides to ruin your weekend. It’s open on public holidays and Sundays when almost everything else is shut, which is the whole point. Located in Nakajujo in Kita Ward, it’s inside the Kita Dental Association building on the first floor — functional, no-frills, designed to get you out of pain rather than impress you with decor.

    English capability here is described as conversational, so don’t expect a fully bilingual experience, but you’re not going to be completely stranded either. Basic communication should get you through. For a holiday emergency clinic, that’s actually more than most. Come with your insurance card, a translation app as backup, and realistic expectations. This place exists to stabilize the situation — root canals, cracked teeth, the 2am toothache that waited until Sunday morning to fully announce itself.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally come here stressed and leave relieved — which is the bar for an emergency clinic and this one clears it. Wait times can stretch on busy holidays since it’s the go-to option for the whole ward when everything else is dark. Staff are efficient and focused on pain relief first. Don’t expect small talk or hand-holding. The vibe is professional emergency triage: they’ve seen it all, they’ll fix the immediate problem, and they’ll refer you for follow-up care elsewhere.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is available, meaning someone can handle basic intake and explain what's happening with your tooth in plain terms. Don't count on nuanced back-and-forth about treatment philosophy. Forms are likely Japanese only, so bring your phone with a translation app loaded. Having your symptoms written down in Japanese beforehand is smart and will speed things up. For an emergency-only public holiday clinic, the English access here is genuinely better than the norm in Kita Ward.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kitashi.jp/
    • 東京都北区中十条2-11-4 北歯科医師会館1階
    • Oji Station (Namboku 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.
    KITAKU KYUJITUOUKYUSHINRYOJO

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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