NAGATA Dental Clinic
NAGATA Dental Clinic sits in Tachikawa’s Kashiwacho neighborhood, tucked into the first floor of the Nakano-ya Building. It’s a general dentistry practice under the medical corporation Asklapia — a name that references Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, which tells you something about how seriously they take the craft.
The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual operation. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle: enough to handle basic communication, not enough to talk you through a complicated treatment plan without effort. Come prepared with your dental history written down and a translation app on your phone just in case.
Tachikawa is well-connected on the Chuo Line, so this is realistic for expats living in western Tokyo who’d rather not commute to Shinjuku or Shibuya for a cleaning. Standard dental services covered — cleanings, fillings, the usual.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent, no-fuss practice. The clinic feels local and unpretentious — this isn’t a polished expat-facing clinic, it’s a neighborhood dentist that happens to have some English capability. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The dentist is described as thorough and direct. Don’t expect extended small talk or hand-holding, but the work gets done properly. Worth it if you live or work in the Tachikawa area.
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.nagatadental.com
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東京都立川市柏町３－１－１ 中野屋ビル１Ｆ
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo/Taama Line) — 5 min walk
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