NAOKI DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
  • Website has English content
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Naoki Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Mori Building in Chuo, Nakano — a quiet residential part of Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign visitors. That’s worth knowing before you show up expecting a bilingual front desk.

    The clinic handles standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general oral care. Their website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t count on smooth English communication throughout your visit. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup.

    Nakano is easy to reach — it’s on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines, so access from central Tokyo is straightforward. The clinic is a short walk from Nakano Station.

    If you’re living in the Nakano area and need a local dentist, this is a reasonable option to investigate. Just go in with realistic expectations about language support and be ready to do a bit of the heavy lifting yourself.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — no frills, but generally competent. Reviews suggest the dentist is thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re already anxious about communicating across a language gap. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The vibe is calm and clinical rather than polished or boutique. Not a destination clinic, but solid for routine work if you’re nearby.

    English Language Proficiency

    The honest answer: unclear. Their website includes some English, which is more than many local clinics bother with — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. There's no confirmed bilingual dentist or coordinator on record. If you go, bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, and don't assume the intake forms will be in English. It's manageable, but you'll likely be doing some of the language work yourself.

    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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    NAOKI DENTAL CLINIC

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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