Kougakukai Aoyamashika Shinryojo

Total reviews: 345
Omote-sando Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kougakukai Aoyamashika Shinryojo is a dental clinic tucked into the basement of Aoyama OM-SQUARE in Minato’s upscale North Aoyama neighborhood. It’s a short walk from Gaienmae or Omotesando stations, which makes it genuinely accessible for anyone living or working in central Tokyo.

    The clinic handles general dentistry and has been operating under the Kougakukai medical foundation — so there’s institutional backing here, not just a solo practitioner setup. Staff have conversational English, meaning you can get through an appointment without resorting to pointing at your teeth and grimacing. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience, but basic communication about symptoms, treatment plans, and scheduling should work in English.

    The Aoyama address means the clientele skews cosmopolitan, and the clinic seems used to dealing with patients who aren’t native Japanese speakers. Worth calling ahead if you have complex dental needs you need to explain in detail.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe thorough examinations and a calm, unhurried atmosphere — which stands out in a city where dental visits can feel assembly-line fast. The Aoyama location means it skews toward a professional clientele, and the clinic’s pace reflects that. Wait times are generally reasonable. The foundation-backed setup gives it a more structured feel than a small private practice, which some patients find reassuring and others find a little formal.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and clinical staff have conversational English — enough to handle check-in, basic symptom descriptions, and follow-up instructions without a translation app. Don't expect forms in English or a fully bilingual dentist walking you through every step, but routine appointments are manageable. If you're dealing with something complicated — root canal decisions, implant consultations — prep some notes in Japanese or bring a bilingual friend. For standard cleanings and checkups, the English coverage holds up fine.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.aoyamashika.jp
    • 東京都港区北青山2-5-8 青山OM-SQUARE B1
    • Omote-sando Station (Ginza 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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    Kougakukai Aoyamashika Shinryojo

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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