OKAMOTO Dental Clinic
OKAMOTO Dental Clinic sits in Higashi-Oku, a quiet residential pocket of Arakawa that most expats never wander into — but if you live in the northeast Tokyo corridor, it’s worth knowing about. This is a standard neighborhood dental practice: general dentistry, check-ups, cleanings, fillings, the usual. The website has some English-language elements, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication may require a translation app or some patient pantomiming. That said, the clinic isn’t flying blind on foreign patients — they’ve made some effort to be accessible. If you’re in Arakawa or nearby and need reliable dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, this is a reasonable local option. Go in with realistic expectations about language, bring your phone, and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than rushing you out. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is low-key and local, not polished or clinic-chain slick. Patients seem to appreciate the attentive care, and there’s no sense of being shuffled through quickly.
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 -
https://okamoto118.com/
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東京都荒川区東尾久１－３３－５
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Minowa Station (Asakusa Line) — 4 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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