NAOKI DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Naoki Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Mori Building in Nakano Chuo, a short walk from Nakano Station. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine check-ups. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t count on fully fluent English service when you walk in. The reality is probably somewhere in between: enough to get through a basic appointment, especially if you come prepared with your symptoms written down or a translation app handy. Nakano is a livable, less-touristy part of Tokyo, so this isn’t a clinic that’s built its identity around serving expats — it’s a neighborhood dentist that happens to have made some effort toward English accessibility. Good option if you’re based in west-central Tokyo and need a dentist without trekking to Shinjuku or Shibuya.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss clinic. People generally find the dentist thorough without being alarmist — the kind of place that tells you what needs fixing and gets on with it. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. It’s not a flashy setup, but the care is competent. Patients who’ve been in seem satisfied with routine work like cleanings and fillings. Not a lot of reviews specifically from English-speaking expats, so take that as context.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. Beyond that, it's unclear. Reception staff likely speak limited English at best. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app or write your symptoms and dental history down beforehand — that goes a long way in any Japanese dental office. Don't expect English forms or a bilingual coordinator. It's a local clinic making some effort, not a fully internationalized practice.

    Contact & Location

    • http://naokisika.jp
    • 東京都中野区中央1-35-1 毛利ビル2F
    • Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 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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