Kubo Shika Shirokanedai
Kubo Shika Shirokanedai is a dental clinic sitting on the second floor of the ST Building in Shirokanedai, one of Minato’s quieter, more residential pockets. It’s a small private practice setup — the kind of place where you’re not getting shuffled through a factory line of patients. They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely cosmetic options given the neighborhood demographic.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. The clinic has some English-facing content on their website, which suggests awareness of international patients, but whether that translates to a fluent English-speaking dentist or receptionist on any given day is unconfirmed. Bring a translation app as backup. That said, Shirokanedai attracts enough expats that local clinics here tend to have some experience with non-Japanese patients even when full English isn’t guaranteed.
If you’re based in Minato or the Meguro/Shirokane area, this is a convenient neighborhood option worth a call to check current English capability before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — typical of smaller private clinics in upscale residential neighborhoods. Dentists here tend to be thorough rather than rushed. Wait times are generally reasonable given the smaller patient volume. The Shirokanedai location means the clientele skews professional and international, so staff likely have some baseline experience with non-Japanese patients, even if full English isn’t guaranteed at every visit.
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.kubo-dental.com/
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東京都港区白金台４－７－４ ＳＴビル２Ｆ
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Shirokanedai Station (Namboku Line) — 2 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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