SAKURA DENTAL OFFICE

Total reviews: 345
Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
  • Quiet neighborhood clinic setting
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakura Dental Office sits in Nakano’s Egota neighborhood — a quiet residential pocket that most expats don’t end up in by accident. This is a general dentistry clinic covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups. The Japanese name (さくら歯科新江古田) references Shin-Egota Station, which is your landmark for getting here.

    On the English front, they have some English content on their website, which is a decent sign — but don’t assume that means a bilingual receptionist will pick up the phone. This feels like a neighborhood clinic built for local patients, with English access being a maybe rather than a guarantee. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can manage it, and you’ll be fine for straightforward dental work. Not the most expat-forward setup in Tokyo, but Nakano is a livable ward and options in this specific area are limited.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic environment — the kind of neighborhood dentist where you’re not rushed out the door. Thoroughness in explaining treatment seems to land well with patients who’ve been here. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller practice. No strong pattern of complaints about rushed care or overbooking. That said, review volume is modest, so take the overall picture as directionally useful rather than definitive.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't confirm English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. No clear evidence of English intake forms or bilingual consultations. Realistically, this is a Japanese-primary clinic. Simple dental visits — cleaning, cavity check — are manageable with a translation app and Google Translate on your phone. For anything complex like extractions or orthodontic consultations, consider calling ahead or sending an email in Japanese first.

    Contact & Location

    • http://sakuradentaloffice.jp
    • 東京都中野区江原町2-14-18
    • Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 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 OFFICE

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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