Sakamotoshikaiin
Sakamotoshikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the Yayoi Building in Oshima, Koto Ward — eastern Tokyo, not exactly expat central, but accessible if you’re living in the area. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely basic restorative work. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Full English service hasn’t been confirmed, so you’ll want to come prepared — a translation app, written notes about your symptoms, or a Japanese-speaking friend on standby wouldn’t hurt. That said, dental visits are often more manageable with limited shared language than GP appointments, since a lot of the communication is visual and hands-on. If you’re in Koto and need a local dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth a look — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review data is available for this clinic. It appears to serve a local Japanese patient base in a residential part of Koto Ward. Patients at similar neighborhood clinics in this area typically report straightforward, no-frills experiences — appointments move efficiently, and dentists tend to be thorough without being chatty. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or detailed English explanations mid-procedure.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://sakamoto-dc.net
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東京都江東区大島7-3-1 ヤヨイビル2-D号
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Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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