NISITSUJI Dentla Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Some English website content
  • Near central Tokyo
  • NISITSUJI Dental Clinic (西辻歯科医院) sits in Takanawa, Minato — one of Tokyo’s more expat-friendly neighborhoods, close to Shinagawa and the general bustle of south-central Tokyo. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice, not a foreigner-specialist clinic. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with reception. Bring a translation app as backup. What you’re getting here is a local Japanese dentist with roots in the community — the kind of place that handles routine cleanings, fillings, and general dental work competently and without the inflated price tags of the big expat-marketed clinics. If your Japanese is functional, or you’re comfortable pointing at a tooth and using Google Translate, this works fine. If you need detailed treatment discussions in English, call ahead and verify first.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, efficient neighborhood practice. Appointments tend to run on time, which matters when you’re working around a Japanese dentist’s tight schedule. The dentist is described as thorough and careful — not rushing through procedures. The clinic is small, so the atmosphere is quiet and personal rather than busy and clinical. It’s the kind of place where the staff knows returning patients. Wait times are generally short for scheduled appointments.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't confirm English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, expect Japanese-primary service. A translation app on your phone will carry you through basic exchanges. For anything involving treatment plans, X-ray results, or medication instructions, either bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prepare written questions in Japanese beforehand. Don't assume — call or email first to test the waters.

    Contact & Location

    • http://nishitsuji-dent.com/
    • 東京都港区高輪3-9-4
    • Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote 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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    NISITSUJI Dentla Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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