Kotobuki sikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kotobuki Dental Clinic sits in Koto Ward, tucked into the ground floor of the e-CITY Parkside Court building on Oshima. It’s a neighborhood dental practice — not a big flashy international clinic, but a working local dentist that happens to have some English capability. Staff can hold a basic conversation in English, so you won’t be completely lost when explaining which tooth hurts. There are some English resources available, which takes the edge off paperwork anxiety. Expect standard Japanese dental care: thorough, methodical, and fairly no-nonsense. This is a solid option if you’re living in the Koto area and need regular dental work — cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing — without trekking to Shinjuku or Shibuya for English support. It’s not a full international medical setup, so for complex treatment discussions you may still want to bring notes or a translation app as backup.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of smaller Japanese neighborhood clinics. The dentist is careful and takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters more when you’re not fully following the Japanese. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local practice. It’s not a high-volume chain clinic, so you tend to get actual attention rather than being shuffled through. Staff are considered approachable and not visibly flustered by foreign patients.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception can manage conversational English, so booking and basic symptom explanation should get through without a full translation ordeal. Some English materials are available, which helps with forms and pre-treatment information. That said, this isn't a fully bilingual clinic — nuanced treatment discussions may hit a wall. Having a translation app ready or writing down your symptoms beforehand is still a smart move. Realistic expectation: functional, not fluent.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kotobuki-shika.com/
    • 東京都江東区大島9-3-1 e-CITYパークサイドコート105
    • Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 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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    Kotobuki sikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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