Matsuo Shikaiin
Matsuo Shikaiin is a dental clinic tucked on the 5th floor of Horiuchi Building on Dogenzaka — the sloped street running up from Shibuya Station toward the love hotels and izakayas. That address sounds chaotic but it’s actually walkable from the station in under 10 minutes.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume smooth bilingual service at the front desk. This is a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice — routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing. Not a fancy expat-focused clinic with English-speaking staff on call.
If your Japanese is minimal, prep a translation app before you go. Line up your insurance card and be ready to fill out forms that may be Japanese-only. The website suggests they’ve made some effort toward accessibility, but the actual English capability at the chair and reception is unconfirmed. Go in with realistic expectations and you’ll probably be fine for basic dental work.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-frills, competent dental practice — the kind where you get in, get treated, and get out without a lot of hand-holding. Wait times appear reasonable for a busy Shibuya location. The 5th-floor setup means it’s quieter than you’d expect given the street below. Thoroughness seems solid for standard procedures. Don’t expect a lot of proactive English-language communication, but patients who come prepared generally report getting the job done.
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://matsuo-2011.com
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東京都渋谷区道玄坂２－２５－６ ホリウチビル５Ｆ
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Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
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