OKUWAKI Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • OKUWAKI Dental Clinic sits in Kiba, Koto Ward — a residential part of east Tokyo that most expats only pass through on the Tōzai Line. The clinic operates out of a building called Kiba Sky Heim, which is about as east-Tokyo-apartment-block as it sounds. This is a neighborhood dentist, not an international clinic. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t walk in assuming fluent English consultation. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic cleaning. What you’re getting here is a local dental practice — the kind where they know their regulars, take time with patients, and aren’t rushing you through a conveyor belt of appointments. Good for routine care, checkups, cavities, and general dentistry. If you need highly specialized work with full English support, you’d probably be better served by an international dental clinic in central Tokyo. But if you’re living in Koto Ward and need a reliable neighborhood dentist, this is worth a look.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume chain. The dentist is described as careful and thorough, taking time to explain procedures rather than rushing. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller practice. The Kiba location means it’s not pulling huge crowds, which works in your favor if you hate packed waiting rooms. Patients seem to feel looked after rather than processed.

    English Language Proficiency

    Honest answer: unclear. The clinic has English on their website, which is more than most neighborhood dentists in east Tokyo bother with. That's a good sign. But it doesn't confirm fluent English at reception or chairside. For a routine cleaning you'd probably manage fine. For anything involving treatment decisions, symptoms, or medical history — bring Google Translate or a bilingual friend. Don't assume a smooth English-only experience without calling ahead first.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.okuwaki-dental.com/
    • 東京都江東区木場2-21-2 木場スカイハイム204号室
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Tozai 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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