MAEJIMA Dental Clinic
MAEJIMA Dental Clinic sits in Sumida’s Kikugawa neighborhood — a residential, working-class part of Tokyo that most expats don’t land in by accident. If you’re here, you probably live nearby. The clinic handles standard dentistry: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely routine restorative work. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little — but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. This is a neighborhood dental practice, not an expat-focused clinic. That’s not a knock — local clinics often give you more attentive, less rushed care than the big city-center spots. Just come prepared: Google Translate on your phone, a note with your symptoms written in Japanese if you can manage it, and your insurance card. The Kikugawa Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line is your closest access point.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic yet. That’s common for smaller neighborhood practices in less central Tokyo areas. Patients at similar local Sumida clinics typically report shorter wait times than city-center offices and a more personal feel — the dentist often knows their patients by name. If you go, your experience will likely depend heavily on which staff member you interact with and how much Japanese you can manage in the moment.
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.maejimashika.jp
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東京都墨田区菊川１－２－２
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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