MORIYAMA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kugahara Station (Ota Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • MORIYAMA Dental Clinic sits in Kugahara, a quiet residential pocket of Ota Ward — not a place most expats end up by accident, so you’re probably here because someone pointed you this way. It’s a small, neighborhood dental practice doing the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Their website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to actual English conversation at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English consultation — bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is zero. That said, smaller neighborhood clinics like this often have dentists who are more patient and thorough than the high-volume chains. Kugahara Station on the Ikegami Line is the closest access point. If you’re based in southern Tokyo or Ota Ward and need a local dentist rather than trekking to Roppongi or Shinjuku for an expat-friendly clinic, this is worth a call first.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited in English-language channels, so take this with appropriate skepticism. What the setup suggests: a traditional neighborhood dental practice where the dentist likely takes time with patients rather than rushing through a queue. Smaller Ota Ward clinics tend to run on appointments, meaning waits are usually manageable. Don’t expect a slick modern fitout. Do expect a dentist who knows their regular patients by name.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English content, which puts it ahead of most neighborhood clinics — but that's a low bar. There's no confirmed information that reception staff can hold a dental conversation in English, and chairside English from the dentist is unknown. Realistically, you should prepare for a Japanese-primary experience. A translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) and writing down your symptoms beforehand will help. If you need full English service, confirm by email before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.moriyamadc.jp
    • 東京都大田区久が原2-8-8
    • Kugahara Station (Ota Line) — 3 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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