MINON Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Sasazuka Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website, some foreigner awareness
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MINON Dental Office sits in a first-floor unit of the Ishihara Building in Sasazuka, a quiet residential pocket of Shibuya that most expats walk right past on their way to the busier parts of the ward. It’s a standard general dentistry setup — cleanings, fillings, the usual — without the international clinic markup you’d pay closer to Shinjuku or Omotesando.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff at the front desk. It likely means someone put in the effort to be foreigner-friendly, but the actual experience will depend on who’s working that day. Bring a translation app as backup. For straightforward procedures where you can communicate the basics — “this tooth hurts,” “I need a cleaning” — you’ll probably be fine. For anything complex, consider confirming English availability before you book.

    Sasazuka Station (Keio Line) is the closest stop, making it accessible from Shinjuku in under five minutes.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-fuss neighborhood dental office — efficient appointments, reasonable wait times, and a clinical but not cold atmosphere. The dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed, which matters when you’re already nervous about communicating in a second language. It’s a small practice, so you’re likely seeing the same dentist each visit. Not a polished international clinic, but solid and reliable for routine care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, but verified in-clinic English fluency is unclear. Reception staff may have limited English. For simple needs — booking, describing a toothache, asking about price — a translation app or Google Translate should bridge the gap. Don't expect English intake forms. If your situation involves detailed medical history or complex treatment decisions, call ahead or send an email in Japanese (or use DeepL) to confirm what level of English support is actually available.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.minon.jp
    • 東京都渋谷区笹塚2-44-5 石原ビル1F
    • Sasazuka Station (Keio Inokashira 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.
    • 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.
    MINON Dental Office

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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