KUBO Dental Clinic
KUBO Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of a small office building in Oshima, Koto Ward — not the flashiest neighborhood, but solid, residential, and easy to navigate once you know where you’re going. The clinic is run under the medical corporation 歯笑会 (roughly: “Smile Association”), which gives you a sense of the tone — professional but not sterile.
For English speakers, there’s conversational English available, so you’re not going in completely blind. Don’t expect a bilingual front desk, but you can get the basics across without a translation app saving your life every five minutes. Routine dental work, checkups, cleanings — this is the bread and butter here. If you’re somewhere in eastern Tokyo and dreading the dental hunt, this is a genuinely workable option.
The website is in Japanese, so prep your Google Translate before you call to book.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, no-fuss atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume chain clinic where you feel processed. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious about communicating across a language gap. Wait times seem reasonable. It’s a smaller practice, so appointments feel more personal than chaotic. Not a lot of English-language reviews floating around online, but the ones that exist lean positive.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kuboshika.jp
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東京都江東区大島６－８－２１ 第３東栄ビル２Ｆ
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Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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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.
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