Minoura Dental Office
Minoura Dental Office sits in Nishigahara, a quiet residential stretch of Kita Ward that most expats never wander into unless they live nearby. It’s a neighborhood clinic — the kind that’s been serving the same community for years rather than chasing international patients. The website has some English-accessible elements, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk or English intake forms waiting for you. If you live in northern Tokyo and need a solid local dentist, this place is worth a look. Just come prepared: have your Japanese address written down, use Google Translate for anything complex, and maybe draft a note explaining your dental history before you show up. The clinic handles general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, the usual — and the Nishigahara area is accessible via the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. Not a clinic that’s built its brand around expat service, but a real neighborhood dental office that happens to have some online English presence.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-rush atmosphere typical of smaller neighborhood practices. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is described as thorough and methodical — not the type to rush through a cleaning. Wait times are generally short when you book ahead. The vibe is quiet and local, not clinical and corporate. Patients seem to appreciate that it doesn’t feel like a conveyor belt, though communication can require some patience if your Japanese is limited.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://minoura-dc.jp
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東京都北区西ケ原１－４９－１５
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Nishi-Okubo Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
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