Nakayama Shikaiin
Nakayama Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Nakao Building in Ota’s Sanno area — a quiet, residential pocket of Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign patients. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t count on fluent English-speaking staff being available. Standard dental work, checkups, and treatments are all on the table here.
For expats in Ota or southern Tokyo, this could be a convenient local option rather than trekking to a central Tokyo international clinic. That said, come prepared — have your symptoms written down in Japanese or load up a translation app before you walk in. The website suggests some awareness of international patients, but the actual in-clinic English experience is unconfirmed. If your dental issue is routine, you’ll probably manage fine. If you need to have a detailed conversation about treatment options, bring backup.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Nakayama Shikaiin is limited in English-language sources. The clinic appears to operate as a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — expect a functional, no-frills experience rather than an international clinic setup. Locals seem to find it reliable for routine care. Wait times and appointment availability are unclear from available data. Don’t expect the kind of hand-holding you’d get at a dedicated expat clinic.
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.nakayamadental-clinic.com
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東京都大田区山王３－１－６ 仲尾ビル１Ｆ
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Keikyu Kamata Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 5 min walk
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