MARUOKA DENTAL CLINIC
Maruoka Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Gotanda Sakura Building in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa — a short walk from Gotanda Station on the Yamanote Line. It’s a general dental practice under the Koshinkai medical corporation, handling the usual range of dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general oral care.
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 seamless English conversation. Full English service isn’t confirmed. If your Japanese is limited, come prepared — translation apps, a written note explaining your symptoms, or a Japanese-speaking friend as backup are all smart moves. That said, plenty of expats in Shinagawa have managed dental visits here without fluent Japanese, especially for routine work where pointing and X-rays do a lot of the heavy lifting.
It’s a solid neighborhood dental option in a well-connected part of Tokyo. Not a specialist international clinic, but functional and accessible for expats who don’t mind bridging the language gap themselves.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Maruoka Dental is limited in English-language sources, so take this with a grain of salt. The clinic appears to run a fairly standard Japanese dental practice — appointments are generally respected, wait times tend to be reasonable, and the approach is methodical rather than rushed. Japanese dental clinics at this level typically prioritize thoroughness over speed, so expect a detailed cleaning or examination rather than a quick in-and-out visit.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.maruoka-dental.or.jp
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東京都品川区東五反田１－２２－６ 五反田さくらビル２Ｆ
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Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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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.
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