SAIWAICHO-YUGAO DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Tachikawaekimae Station (Tachikawaekimae Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Saiwaicho Yugao Dental Clinic sits in Tachikawa’s Saiwaicho residential neighborhood, a quieter part of western Tokyo that’s more suburb than city center. It’s a general dental practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and cosmetic work. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience — the actual English capability on the ground is unconfirmed. If you’re an expat in the Tachikawa area who needs a dentist and doesn’t mind using a translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complex, this could work fine for routine care. For anything requiring detailed medical conversation, have a backup plan. The website at yuugao.com gives you a feel for the place before you commit to the trip.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. What’s available suggests a neighborhood-style practice — not flashy, but functional. Patients appear to get seen without unreasonable wait times, and the care seems thorough enough for routine work. The vibe reads as a small, local clinic rather than a big urban dental chain, which for some people is exactly what they want.

    English Language Proficiency

    The honest answer: unclear. The clinic has made some effort — English content appears on their website — but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at reception or during appointments is unknown. Don't assume you'll be able to explain a complicated dental history in English and be fully understood. A translation app will likely be necessary. If your Japanese is zero and your dental issue is complex, call ahead or bring support. For simple cleanings or checkups, the language gap is probably manageable.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.yuugao.com/
    • 東京都立川市幸町3-11-2
    • Tachikawaekimae Station (Tachikawaekimae 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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    SAIWAICHO-YUGAO DENTAL CLINIC

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