Sakamotoshikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Ojima Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • Some English website content
  • Near central Tokyo
  • 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

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a step above nothing — but that doesn't mean reception speaks English or that intake forms are available in English. Realistically, this is probably a Japanese-first practice. Bring a translation app, screenshot your insurance card details in Japanese if you can, and write down your symptoms beforehand. A phone call ahead of your visit, even via Google Translate voice, can save a lot of awkward silence at the front desk.

    Contact & Location

    • http://sakamoto-dc.net
    • 東京都江東区大島7-3-1 ヤヨイビル2-D号
    • Ojima Station (Tozai 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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    Sakamotoshikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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