MATSUKAWA DENTAL CLINIC
Matsukawa Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Sakata Building in Sanno, Ota Ward — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s more local than expat-heavy. This is a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice run under a medical corporation (足羽会), which usually signals some institutional stability. They cover the usual dental bases: checkups, cleaning, fillings, crowns, implants, and orthodontics.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign — at minimum someone thought about non-Japanese patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean the reception desk is comfortable in English. Realistically, you’ll want to come prepared with written notes about your symptoms or use a translation app as backup. If your Japanese is zero, calling ahead to gauge comfort level is worth the effort. This clinic is a solid neighborhood option if you’re based in Ota Ward and don’t need hand-held English support at every step.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, not a flashy whitening-focused operation. Patients familiar with Japanese dental culture will feel right at home. First-timers in Japan should know appointments here run more methodically than what you might expect back home — that’s a feature, not a bug.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.matsukawa-dc.jp
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東京都大田区山王３－３１－５ 坂田ビル２Ｆ
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Omori Station (Keikyu 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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