Minoura Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Okubo Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website exists
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Minoura Dental Office sits in Nishigahara, a quiet residential pocket of Kita Ward — not the kind of neighborhood you stumble into, but worth finding. It’s a small, independent dental clinic doing standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English. Bring your Japanese phrase list or a translation app as backup. This isn’t a foreigner-focused clinic, but the English web presence is at least a signal that they’re not completely caught off guard by international patients. Closest landmark is Nishigahara Station on the Namboku Line, making it accessible from central Tokyo without too much hassle. If you’re living in Kita Ward and need a neighborhood dentist rather than a specialized expat clinic, this is worth a look.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to Minoura Dental is limited in English-language sources. As a small neighborhood clinic, expect a personal, unhurried feel rather than a high-volume chain operation. Independent dental offices in residential Tokyo areas like Nishigahara tend to run on appointment schedules that keep wait times short. The dentist likely handles most consultations personally. Expect a traditional Japanese dental clinic atmosphere — efficient, quiet, no-frills.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic website carries some English content, which is a better sign than nothing — but it doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or during treatment. Realistically, reception is probably Japanese-only. Come prepared: screenshot key phrases, use Google Translate, or write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. If you need detailed treatment explanations in English, confirm by phone or email before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • http://minoura-dc.jp
    • 東京都北区西ケ原1-49-15
    • Nishi-Okubo Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 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

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