Morikawa Dental Clinic
Morikawa Dental Clinic sits in Ota Ward, one of Tokyo’s larger residential wards, tucked into a ground-floor unit in the Castel Chuo building on Chuo 3-chome. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice — the kind that handles fillings, cleanings, extractions, and routine care for local families rather than catering specifically to expats.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Receptionists are likely Japanese-only, and the dentist’s English ability isn’t confirmed. If you’re not comfortable in Japanese, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend, especially for anything beyond basic treatment.
That said, Ota is home to a lot of long-term foreign residents — particularly near Kamata and Omori — so the staff here has probably seen international patients before. Just don’t assume they’re set up for it. For routine dental work close to home, it’s worth a call to test the waters.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language reviews are available for this clinic. Based on its setup as a small neighborhood dental practice in Ota, patients likely get the standard local experience: appointment-based visits, a single or small team of dentists, and relatively short wait times if you book ahead. The Castel Chuo location is a low-rise building with ground-floor access, which is practical. Don’t expect a slick urban clinic — think local, functional, and community-focused.
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.morikawashika.com/
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東京都大田区中央３－１－７ キャステル中央１０１
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The clinic is located at 3-1-7 Chuo, Ota Ward (中央３－１－７), with coordinates 35.578487, 139.71916.
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