OHKUBO dental clinic
OHKUBO Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of Grace Yagiwa building in Kiso-Higashi, Machida — a residential part of Tokyo’s southwestern edge, well outside the central expat hubs. This is a neighborhood dentist, not a foreigner-focused clinic. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect fluent English-speaking staff waiting at the front desk. Bring a translation app as backup.
For routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this kind of local clinic is often perfectly fine and significantly cheaper than the English-friendly clinics in Shinjuku or Minato. The tradeoff is communication friction. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, plan ahead: write down your symptoms, use Google Translate, or ask a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead and confirm what English support actually exists before you book.
Machida itself is a solid suburban city with decent transport links, so if you’re based in the area, this is worth investigating rather than trekking into central Tokyo for every appointment.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review data is available for this clinic. Based on its profile as a small, local Machida dental practice, expect the typical neighborhood clinic experience: relatively short wait times, a single or small team of dentists, and a no-frills atmosphere focused on getting the job done. Patients comfortable with basic Japanese or willing to use translation tools will likely navigate it fine. Not a clinic built around expat comfort, but probably solid for standard dental care.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ohkubo-dc.info/
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東京都町田市木曽東４－２－１２ グレイスヤギワ２Ｆ－Ａ
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Machida Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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