MURATA Dental Clinic
MURATA Dental Clinic sits in Minami-Nagasaki, a quiet residential corner of Toshima that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic handles general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual — and the website does have some English content, which is a decent sign. Whether that translates to smooth English communication at the front desk or chairside is less certain. If you live in the Toshima or Nerima area and need a local dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth a call. Just go in with realistic expectations: bring a translation app, have your insurance card ready, and don’t assume the consultation will flow in English. It might, partially. The neighborhood is calm, the clinic looks clean and small-scale — not a factory-style dental chain. Good for routine care. Less ideal if you need complex treatment and require detailed English explanations throughout.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried experience — this isn’t a high-volume chain clinic cranking through appointments. The dentist appears thorough and takes time with explanations, though how much of that lands in English varies. Wait times seem reasonable. The setting is small and neighborhood-feel, which some people love and others find limited. No reports of rushed treatment.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.murata-dc.jp
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東京都豊島区南長崎４－１７－９
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Mejiro Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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