OGURA Dentistry

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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • OGURA Dentistry sits in Sumida Ward, tucked into the ground floor of a small building near Kinshicho Station — one of Tokyo’s more residential, less expat-heavy neighborhoods. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups.

    The website has some English-language content, which is more than most local clinics bother with. That said, don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent conversation. The English online seems more like a signal that they’re open to foreign patients than a guarantee of smooth communication throughout your visit. A translation app or written notes will probably come in handy.

    This isn’t a foreigner-specialist clinic or a big international dental chain. It’s a neighborhood dentist that appears willing to try with non-Japanese speakers. If you live in Sumida or the eastern Tokyo area and want a local option without trekking to Roppongi or Shinjuku, it’s worth a call to gauge their comfort level before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for OGURA Dentistry is limited online, especially in English. What surfaces suggests a typical neighborhood dental experience — straightforward treatment, no frills, reasonable wait times for a small local practice. Patients seem to find the dentist thorough rather than rushed. Don’t expect a polished international-clinic feel. It’s a working local dentist that gets the job done without a lot of ceremony.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is a decent sign — it means someone there thought about foreign patients at some point. But that doesn't mean reception speaks fluent English or that intake forms come in English. Realistically, expect limited spoken English and a heavy reliance on pointing, Google Translate, or writing things down. Call ahead if you want to test the waters before showing up. Bring your insurance card and any relevant dental history written out simply.

    Contact & Location

    • http://ogura-clinic.net/
    • 東京都墨田区江東橋4-16-5 小倉ビル1F
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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