NAKAMURA DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Kayabacho Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • Ground floor, step-free access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nakamura Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Kakigaracho Chiba Building in Nihonbashi, one of central Tokyo’s more quietly professional neighborhoods. It’s a standard private dental practice — cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual range — without the boutique pricing of some expat-facing clinics in Minato or Shibuya.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception likely has limited English, and consultations with the dentist may require a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your case is complicated. For routine work — a cleaning or a straightforward cavity — you can probably muddle through with patience and Google Translate.

    Location is genuinely convenient: Ningyocho and Suitengumae stations are both close, making this accessible from a good chunk of eastern and central Tokyo. If you live or work in Chuo or Nihonbashi, this is worth knowing about. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills practice with a methodical approach to treatment. Wait times appear reasonable for a private clinic. The dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed — the kind of place that explains what they’re doing before drilling. It’s not flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly. Walk-ins are unlikely; appointments are the way to go.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's where certainty ends. Reception English is unclear and probably limited. For a cleaning or simple procedure, pointing and a translation app will get you through. For anything involving treatment plans, symptoms, or insurance paperwork, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a written translation beforehand. Don't expect English consent forms or bilingual staff as a given.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nakamura-dc-cl.com
    • 東京都中央区日本橋蛎殻町1-36-7 蛎殻町千葉ビル1F
    • Kayabacho Station (Tozai Line) — 2 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    NAKAMURA DENTAL CLINIC

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