MURAYAMA Dental Office
MURAYAMA Dental Office sits on the second floor of a building in Nagafusa-cho, a residential corner of Hachioji — one of Tokyo’s western satellite cities. It’s not downtown, not flashy, and not the kind of place international patients stumble into by accident. This is a neighborhood dental clinic serving a local community, operating under the Wakaba-kai medical corporation.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to an English-speaking dentist or front desk staff in the actual clinic is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and be understood — bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal.
Routine dental work, check-ups, cleaning — that’s the wheelhouse here. If you’re living in Hachioji and need a local dentist rather than trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth a call to check their current English capacity before booking.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available to draw from. The clinic appears to serve a primarily Japanese-speaking local patient base in Hachioji. Based on the practice setup — a second-floor neighborhood clinic under a small medical corporation — expect a standard Japanese dental experience: efficient, thorough, minimal small talk. Wait times and chair-side manner are unknown from available data.
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.murayamashika.com/
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東京都八王子市長房町１５６２－３２ ２Ｆ
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Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 12 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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