Okano Shikaiin
Okano Shikaiin is a small neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in Otsuka, Bunkyo — a quiet, residential part of Tokyo that doesn’t see many tourists. The clinic is within walking distance of Myogadani Station on the Marunouchi Line, which makes it reasonably accessible from central Tokyo.
Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual setup. Full English service hasn’t been confirmed — reception may have limited English, and appointments could get tricky without some Japanese or a translation app handy. That said, the website presence is a decent sign they’ve thought about it.
This is a general dentistry practice — cleanings, fillings, the standard stuff. If you’re living in Bunkyo and need a local dentist without trekking to a big international clinic in Minami-Aoyama, this could be a practical option. Just go in prepared, keep your phone’s translation app ready, and don’t expect the experience to run entirely in English.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited online for this clinic, which is typical for smaller neighborhood practices in Japan. What’s available suggests a calm, unhurried environment — standard for Bunkyo’s residential clinics. Appointments appear to run on schedule. The setting is modest and functional, not a flashy private clinic. Patients who’ve visited seem to appreciate the straightforward approach without unnecessary upselling. If you want a thorough, no-fuss checkup close to home, that seems to be the general vibe here.
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://okanodent.com/
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東京都文京区大塚２－１－１２ 茗荷谷サンハイツ１階
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Myōgadani Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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