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 stretch that’s well-connected despite feeling removed from the chaos of central Tokyo. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine check-ups.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English. Reception may manage basic communication, but complex treatment discussions could get tricky. Come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental situation is anything beyond routine. That said, the area has a solid expat population, so the staff likely isn’t completely unfamiliar with foreign patients.

    Small clinic, local feel. Not a flashy international medical center — more like your neighborhood dentist, which for a lot of people is exactly what they want.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood dental experience. The clinic feels small and personal rather than clinical and rushed. Appointment-based, so wait times tend to be reasonable. The dentist is described as thorough and methodical — the kind of practitioner who explains what they’re doing rather than just getting on with it. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Basic check-in might be manageable with gestures and a translation app, but treatment explanations in English are a real unknown. If you have a complicated dental history or need to discuss a treatment plan, bring written notes in Japanese or use Google Translate proactively. Don't expect bilingual forms.

    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

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    KUWASHIMA DENTAL CLINIC

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    Proficiency Score
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