Nishigori Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
  • Nakameguro Station, 5 minutes
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nishigori Shikaiin is a small neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of Tsukamoto Building in Kamimeguro — a five-minute walk from Nakameguro Station. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and basic cosmetic work.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual operation. Reception and clinical staff may have limited conversational English. If your Japanese is non-existent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated — a routine cleaning you could probably manage, but a detailed treatment plan discussion is another story.

    This is a local clinic, not an international health center. It’s not set up specifically for expats, but it’s not hostile to them either. The Nakameguro area has enough international residents that staff are probably used to the occasional non-Japanese patient walking in. Worth a call or email before booking to test the communication waters.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback suggests a clean, no-frills neighborhood practice. The dentist appears thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re already anxious about a foreign-language appointment. Wait times seem reasonable for a small private clinic. The vibe is calm and professional rather than corporate-chain efficient. Not a lot of online reviews in English, so the picture is incomplete — but nothing alarming shows up either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, expect basic communication at best. Forms are likely Japanese-only. For a simple cleaning, gestures and a translation app will probably get you through. For anything involving treatment decisions, diagnosis, or payment plans, bring backup — either a bilingual friend or a prepared written summary of your issue.

    Contact & Location

    • https://nishigori-dental.com/
    • 東京都目黒区上目黒1-17-5 塚本ビル1F
    • Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Nishigori Shikaiin

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