SAKAMOTO Dental Clinic
SAKAMOTO Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of its own building in Shinjuku’s Fukuromachi area — a quiet pocket just removed from the chaos of the main station drag. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and likely cosmetic work. The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual team. Reality check: “some English online” often means one staff member with conversational ability, or just a translated page. You’ll want to call or email ahead to gauge what you’re actually walking into. Bring your insurance card (国民健康保険 or shakai hoken both typically accepted at general dental clinics), and if your Japanese is zero, prepare a notes app with your symptoms written out. The Fukuromachi address is walkable from Shinjuku or Iidabashi depending on your direction. Not a specialized expat clinic, but functional for routine dental needs if you manage expectations.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited in English-language spaces, so the picture here is incomplete. The clinic appears to run as a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice — appointment-based, reasonably efficient, without the long waits you’d find at a hospital dental department. Expect a thorough but no-frills experience. The dentist likely takes time with explanations, but how much of that lands in English depends heavily on who’s working that day.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://dc-sakamoto.jp/
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東京都新宿区袋町１０ 坂本ＤＣビル２Ｆ
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Iidabashi Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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