OGIHARA Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyari Station (Tsukuba Express) — 8 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • OGIHARA Clinic (荻原歯科) is a neighborhood dental practice tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Ikou, Adachi Ward — one of Tokyo’s more residential, less touristy corners. This is not a clinic designed with expats in mind. The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English. Standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions — is their bread and butter. The Adachi location means you’re a bit off the well-worn expat trail, so this clinic makes most sense if you actually live nearby. Google Translate or a translation app will probably be your friend here, at least for paperwork. The English web presence suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but verified bilingual staff is unconfirmed. If you’re local to Adachi and need reliable, routine dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s worth a call.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-fuss neighborhood clinic. Waits seem reasonable for a local practice. The dentist is described as thorough and straightforward — no hard upselling on unnecessary treatments. It has the feel of a family dentist that’s been serving the same community for years. Nothing flashy, which is exactly what most people want when someone’s drilling their teeth.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is more than most neighborhood dental offices in Adachi. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or in the chair. Realistically, basic communication might get you through, but anything detailed — treatment plans, insurance questions — will likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Don't go in expecting a bilingual experience. Go in prepared.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ogihara-shika.com
    • 東京都足立区伊興4-2-2 グリーンハイツ1F
    • Kiyari Station (Tsukuba Express) — 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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