SAEGUSA Dental Clinic
SAEGUSA Dental Clinic has been around since 1930 — that name on the building isn’t just branding, it’s the family that’s run this place for generations. It sits in Hachioji, the western edge of Tokyo’s city limits, which means you’re not in the expat-dense central wards. This is a local neighborhood dentist serving local patients.
The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Hachioji has a university population and some international residents, so staff may have basic English exposure — but bring your Japanese phrasebook or a translation app just in case. If you’re living in western Tokyo and need a reliable, long-established dentist without trekking into Shinjuku, this is worth a call to test the English waters first.
Standard dental services: cleanings, fillings, general care. Nothing flashy, nothing boutique. Just a clinic that’s clearly been doing this long enough to have earned the building named after them.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic where you’re not rushed through the chair. Long-term locals trust it precisely because it’s been the neighborhood dentist for decades. Appointments tend to run on time. The doctor is described as thorough and explanatory — though how much of that explanation lands depends on your Japanese level. Not a high-volume urban clinic, so the atmosphere is quieter than central Tokyo options.
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://saegusadc1930.com
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東京都八王子市八木町２－１８ 三枝ビル ２０１
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Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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