Kiyosumi-shirakawa Dental Care Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kiyosumi-shirakawa Dental Care Clinic sits in Koto Ward, a quieter, more residential part of Tokyo that’s had a real boom in international residents over the past decade — especially around the coffee shop and gallery scene near Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station. This is a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, and orthodontics.

    English capability here is conversational — staff can handle appointments and basic explanations without you needing to mime a toothache. It won’t feel like a full English-language clinic, but it’s enough to get through a consultation without panic. Bring your insurance card and be ready for some back-and-forth. The clinic is small and locally oriented, which tends to mean shorter wait times and a less conveyor-belt feel than bigger city-center practices. If you live or work in Koto Ward and want a neighborhood dentist who won’t make you feel completely lost, this is a solid option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried experience — this isn’t a high-volume clinic rushing people through. Dentists are reported to be thorough with explanations, and staff make an effort to communicate clearly with non-Japanese speakers. Wait times are generally short. The setting is clean and modern without being flashy. A few patients note that complex treatment discussions can still get tricky without stronger English, but routine visits go smoothly.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception can handle basic English — booking, confirming appointments, standard questions. During consultations, the dentist can explain procedures in simple English well enough for most routine visits. Don't expect fully bilingual intake forms, but staff will help you through them. For anything complicated — treatment plans, insurance disputes, specialist referrals — bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prepare key vocabulary in advance. A translation app on your phone is a reasonable backup.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.kiyosumishirakawa-dental.jp/
    • 東京都江東区白河1-4-11 白陽舎ビル
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Kiyosumi-shirakawa Dental Care Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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