RYU Dentistry

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • RYU Dentistry sits on the ground floor of the Nishi-Gotanda K1 Building in Shinagawa — easy to find, easy to access from Gotanda Station on the Yamanote Line. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range of work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive care.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve made an effort to reach international patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean fluent English at the front desk or during treatment. Going in with a translation app and a written note explaining your symptoms is a smart move until you confirm what the actual communication situation is like on the day.

    This is a neighborhood dental clinic, not a purpose-built expat facility. If you live or work in Shinagawa and need dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s worth a call or email to test the waters before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss dental experience — thorough checkups, clean facilities, and a doctor who takes time to explain treatment rather than rushing you out. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm rather than clinical and cold. Not a large multi-chair operation, so appointments tend to feel more personal. No strong pattern of complaints about communication, but English fluency among staff hasn’t been widely confirmed.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — English content exists on their website, which is more than most neighborhood dental practices in Tokyo bother with. That said, there's no confirmed report of fully fluent English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Expect a mixed experience: basic communication may work fine, but anything nuanced around treatment options or medical history could get tricky. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese if you can, and consider emailing ahead to gauge their comfort level.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ryu-dentalclinic.com
    • 東京都品川区西五反田8-2-2 西五反田K1ビル1F
    • Gotanda Station (Yamanote 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • 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.
    RYU Dentistry

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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