KOBAYASHI Dental Clinic
KOBAYASHI Dental Clinic sits in Nishi-Ogu, a quiet residential pocket of Arakawa Ward — not exactly tourist Tokyo, but a real neighborhood where people actually live. The clinic has been around since 1921, which is either reassuring or just old depending on your perspective. They handle standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, checkups, the usual.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean you’ll walk in and have a smooth conversation in English. Reception may or may not be comfortable beyond basic exchanges. If your dental Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond a routine cleaning. For complex treatment discussions — implants, orthodontics, root canals — you’ll want backup.
That said, Arakawa has a small but real expat community, and a clinic with an English-facing website is a better starting point than one with none. Long-established local clinic, residential area, partial English presence.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, which is common for neighborhood dentists in residential Tokyo wards. Local Japanese reviews tend to highlight the clinic’s long history and straightforward approach to routine care. Don’t expect a slick modern dental chain experience — this is a traditional neighborhood practice. Wait times and appointment availability are unclear from available data, so calling ahead is smart.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://kobayashi-shika-1921.com
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東京都荒川区西尾久６－１－１
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Nishi-Ogu Station (Arakawa Line) — 2 min walk
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