MAEJIMA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MAEJIMA Dental Clinic sits in Sumida ward’s Kikukawa neighborhood — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. It’s a small, local dental practice doing standard dentistry: checkups, cleanings, fillings, the usual. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with reception. You might, you might not. If you live in Sumida or eastern Tokyo and need a neighborhood dentist without trekking to Roppongi or Shinjuku, this could be a practical option. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and temper your expectations around English fluency. It’s a local clinic doing local dentistry — not an international clinic with multilingual staff.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online, which is pretty typical for small neighborhood practices in residential Tokyo. What the clinic’s setup suggests: expect a traditional Japanese dental office — efficient, thorough, not much small talk. Wait times at local clinics like this can vary depending on appointment scheduling. Walk-ins are usually possible but appointments are smarter. The vibe is likely professional and no-nonsense rather than warm and chatty.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is more than most neighborhood practices bother with — a reasonable signal. But that doesn't confirm English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, you should prepare for limited English. Have your dental issue written in Japanese, use Google Translate for back-and-forth, and don't rely on spontaneous conversation working smoothly. If your dental need is straightforward, the language barrier is manageable. Complex treatment discussions will be harder.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.maejimashika.jp
    • 東京都墨田区菊川1-2-2
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    MAEJIMA Dental Clinic

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