KUWASHIMA DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kuwashima Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of the Nishikawa Building in Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa — a quiet residential pocket that’s surprisingly close to Meguro and Gotanda stations. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely cosmetic work too.

    The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve made an effort to be accessible to non-Japanese speakers, but whether that translates to a smooth English-language appointment is another question. You might get someone comfortable enough to get through the basics, or you might be leaning on Google Translate for anything beyond pointing at your tooth. Worth calling ahead or sending an email to check before you book.

    It’s a small, neighborhood-style clinic — not a big international medical center. If you live or work in Shinagawa and need routine dental care without trekking to a major expat hub, it’s worth a look. Just go in with realistic expectations on the language front.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Kuwashima Dental is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What the setup suggests: a small, owner-operated neighborhood practice where the dentist likely handles most cases personally. That usually means more consistent care and less of the assembly-line feel you get at bigger chain clinics. Wait times at smaller practices in Japan tend to be reasonable when you have an appointment.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is more than many neighborhood dental practices in Tokyo bother with — so there's awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. That said, "website has English" and "staff can explain your treatment plan in English" are very different things. Reception may handle basic scheduling in English, but detailed consultations could get tricky. Bring a translation app, have your dental history written out in Japanese if possible, and email ahead to test the waters before you commit to a visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kuwashimadentalclinic.cihp2.jp
    • 東京都品川区上大崎2-15-16 西川ビル3F
    • Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote 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

    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.
    KUWASHIMA DENTAL CLINIC

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    Proficiency Score
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