Sakura dental clinic

Total reviews: 345
Higashi-Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Ground floor, step-free access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakura Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Ota Building in Higashi-Nakano, a quiet residential stretch between Nakano and Shinjuku. It’s a general dentistry practice — cleanings, fillings, the usual — not a specialist clinic. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. The reality is probably somewhere between “they’ll try” and “bring Google Translate just in case.” Higashi-Nakano Station is close, making it accessible from central Tokyo without much hassle. If you’re already living in the Nakano area and need a neighborhood dentist, this is worth a call. If you’re coming from far away specifically for English-friendly care, you’d want to confirm that before making the trip.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources. Based on available signals, it appears to be a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — the kind of place locals return to for routine care. Don’t expect a high-tech private clinic feel. Likely fine for standard work like cleanings and fillings. Wait times and chair-side manner are unknown quantities. If you go, it’s worth sharing your experience.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't mean the receptionist speaks English or that forms come in English. Realistically, this is probably a Japanese-primary practice with limited English capacity. A translation app will help. If you can write down your symptoms or dental history in Japanese beforehand, that'll make the visit smoother. Call ahead if you want to test the waters before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • http://sakura-sakura.dentalmall.jp/
    • 東京都中野区東中野1-15-6 太田ビル 1F
    • Higashi-Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 2 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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    Sakura dental clinic

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