MANO DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Yayoi Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • Ground-floor accessible entrance
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Mano Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of a residential building in Itabashi’s Yayoicho neighborhood — the kind of low-key local dental practice that’s been quietly serving the same community for years. They handle standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, basic restorative work. Nothing flashy, but solid neighborhood-clinic reliability.

    Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. The English online presence suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but whether reception can actually hold a dental conversation in English is unclear. Come prepared with a translation app and any relevant dental history in Japanese if you can manage it.

    Itabashi isn’t a major expat hub, so this clinic probably sees fewer foreign patients than places in Shibuya or Shinjuku. That means less polished English support, but also shorter waits and a more personal feel. If you live in the area and need routine dental care, it’s worth a call. If you need complex treatment and require fluent English communication, keep looking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind where you’re not being shuffled through like a conveyor belt. Locals mention the dentist takes time to explain procedures, which matters a lot when you’re anxious about dental work. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The setting is modest and functional rather than sleek and modern. No reports of English-specific support standing out, but general patient experience reads as thorough and considerate.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website carries some English-language content, which at minimum means someone there thought about non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee a fluent English speaker at reception or chairside. Realistically, prepare for a mostly Japanese interaction. Bring a translation app — Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms. Writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand helps enormously. If your dental Japanese is zero, call ahead and gauge how the conversation goes before committing to an appointment.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.manoshika.jp/
    • 東京都板橋区弥生町27-13 サンロイヤルハイツ1F
    • Yayoi Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 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.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    MANO DENTAL CLINIC

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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