Kurihara Shikaiin
Kurihara Shikaiin is a small dental clinic on the second floor of the Castagne Shiba building in Shiba, Minato Ward — a quiet residential-ish pocket of central Tokyo, not far from Tamachi and Mita stations. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. “Some English online” and “staff who can comfortably manage a dental consultation in English” are very different things. Come prepared with a translation app, and if your situation is complex — root canals, implants, orthodontics — it’s worth calling ahead or emailing to gauge comfort level before you commit.
The Shiba area has a decent expat presence given proximity to several embassies and international offices, so clinics here aren’t completely unaccustomed to foreign patients. But Kurihara is a local neighborhood practice first and foremost. If you’re nearby and need routine care, it’s a reasonable option to explore.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic — not flashy, but competent. People mention the doctor being thorough during checkups and not rushing through appointments. Wait times seem reasonable for a small practice. The vibe is calm and low-key, which some patients appreciate. It’s not a slick international clinic, so expect a traditional Japanese dental office atmosphere. Good for routine work; less clear how it handles complex cases or extended English conversations.
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://kurihara-dental.com
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東京都港区芝３－２８－２ カスターニ芝２Ｆ
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Shibakoen Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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