Matsuoka Shika
Matsuoka Shika sits on the second floor of the Matsuoka Building in Hongo, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential-meets-academic neighborhoods in Bunkyo. It’s a standard Japanese dental clinic — not a flashy expat-focused practice, not a multi-language operation with English-speaking staff on standby. Their website has some English content, which is a better sign than nothing, but don’t walk in expecting fluent conversation. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or write down your symptoms beforehand. The dentist handles general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, the usual — and Bunkyo is well-served by transit, so getting here from central Tokyo isn’t a hassle. This is a neighborhood clinic. Locals trust it, it’s not trying to be anything it isn’t, and if you live nearby and need reliable dental work done, it’s worth a shot. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback suggests a calm, no-nonsense clinic experience — not a long wait, not a rushed appointment. The dentist appears thorough and methodical, which is pretty standard for Japanese dental practices. Don’t expect a lot of small talk. Work gets done, explanations happen (in Japanese), and you’re on your way. Patients who live locally seem to return regularly, which is usually the clearest signal a neighborhood clinic is doing something right.
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.matsuoka-d.com
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東京都文京区本郷５－２８－５ 松岡ビル２Ｆ
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Hongo-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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