NAKAGAWA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Tamachi Station (Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • NAKAGAWA Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of the Shibaura TM Building in Minato Ward — a working-class pocket of Tokyo that’s increasingly expat-friendly thanks to its proximity to Tamachi and Shibaura-futo stations. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception likely speaks limited English at best. If your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated — like treatment plans or insurance questions. For a routine cleaning where you can mostly point and nod, you’ll probably manage fine. Minato is well-connected, and this part of Shibaura is easy to reach without navigating anything too chaotic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is thin publicly, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The Shibaura location suggests a mix of local office workers and residents rather than a heavily expat-facing practice. Clinics like this tend to be efficient and no-frills — you’re in, treated, out. Thoroughness is typical of Japanese dental standards, which are generally solid. Wait times at smaller Tokyo dental clinics are usually reasonable if you book ahead.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic shows some English content on their website, which puts them ahead of zero-effort practices — but that doesn't guarantee smooth English communication in the chair. Reception may handle basic words and scheduling, but detailed conversations about treatment options or insurance reimbursement could get messy fast. Bring Google Translate as backup. If you have Japan health insurance questions, sort those out before you arrive. No confirmed English-speaking dentist on staff.

    Contact & Location

    • http://naka-d-c.com
    • 東京都港区芝浦4-12-44 芝浦TMビル3F
    • Tamachi Station (Yamanote Line) — 5 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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