Nogizaka Inomata Shika
Nogizaka Inomata Shika is a small dental clinic tucked inside the Albergo Nogizaka building in Akasaka, right in the heart of Minato. It’s a solo or small-practice setup — the kind of place where you’re seeing the same dentist each visit rather than rotating through a revolving door of staff.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting fully bilingual reception. You’ll probably want to prep a few key phrases or have a translation app handy, especially for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans. That said, dentists in Japan at this level are often used to working with international patients in Akasaka — it’s a neighborhood full of expats and embassy staff.
General dentistry is the core offer here: cleanings, fillings, the usual. The Nogizaka Station access (Chiyoda Line) makes it genuinely convenient if you live or work in the area. If you need a specialist or heavy oral surgery, you’d likely get referred out anyway.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — the kind of small clinic where appointments actually start on time and the dentist isn’t rushing you out. Thoroughness in cleaning and examination gets mentioned positively. It’s not a flashy multi-chair operation, which some patients appreciate. The Akasaka location means the patient mix likely includes international residents, so staff may have some experience with non-Japanese speakers, but don’t count on smooth English conversation throughout.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.inomata-dental.com
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東京都港区赤坂９－６－２８ アルベルゴ乃木坂２０４
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Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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