Motoyoyogi Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Motoyoyogi Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential mansion building in Motoyoyogi-cho, a quiet pocket of Shibuya that most expats walk right past. It’s a small practice — the kind where the same dentist sees you every time and actually remembers your teeth. Staff have conversational English, so you won’t be stuck pointing at your mouth in silence, but this isn’t a full bilingual setup. Think functional, not fluent. Good for routine care, cleanings, fillings, and the occasional dental emergency when you need someone nearby who won’t make communication a total ordeal. The address puts you within reasonable distance of Yoyogi-Hachiman and Yoyogi-Uehara stations. Not the flashiest clinic in Shibuya, but solid, accessible, and genuinely usable for English speakers who just need a reliable local dentist without trekking to a foreigner-specialist clinic in central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe this as a calm, unhurried clinic — not a conveyor-belt operation. The dentist is reportedly thorough and explains what’s happening, which matters a lot when you’re anxious about dental work in a foreign language. Wait times are generally short given the smaller patient volume. The vibe is quiet and local rather than polished and clinical. Not a lot of online reviews in English, but the ones that exist skew positive on communication and care quality.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff have conversational English — enough to walk you through a procedure, confirm symptoms, and handle basic questions at reception. Don't expect fully bilingual forms or an English-language website. You'll likely encounter some Japanese paperwork on your first visit; a translation app helps. If your dental issue is complex or involves detailed medical history, write things down beforehand. For routine visits, most English-speaking patients report getting through fine without a Japanese-speaking companion.

    Contact & Location

    • http://motoyoyogi-shika.com
    • 東京都渋谷区元代々木町55-7 元代々木桜苑マンション101
    • Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi 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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    Motoyoyogi Shikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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