Sawabe Shika Clinic Ojikamiya

Total reviews: 345
Oji-Kamiya Station (Namboku Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website available online
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sawabe Shika Clinic sits on the ground floor of a residential building in Kamiya, Kita Ward — straightforward to find if you’re coming from Ojikamiya Station on the Namboku Line. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, whitening, implants, and orthodontics.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking experience at the front desk or in the chair is genuinely unclear. Bring a translation app as backup. Google Translate’s camera mode will handle any paperwork.

    Kita Ward isn’t exactly expat central, so this clinic is most relevant if you actually live or work nearby. If you’re traveling across Tokyo specifically for dental care, there are more confirmed English-friendly options in central wards. But for locals in the area, it’s a solid neighborhood clinic worth trying.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and sending you on your way. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, not a high-volume conveyor-belt operation. No strong complaints about rushed appointments. Patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that's not the same as bilingual staff. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only or very limited English. A staff member may manage basic dental vocabulary, but don't count on a full conversation. Use Google Translate for forms and prep a note in Japanese explaining your symptoms. Calling ahead via a Japanese-speaking friend to confirm English availability is worth the effort.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sawabe-dental.com
    • 東京都北区神谷1-25-3 ローレルホ-ムズ王子神谷1F
    • Oji-Kamiya Station (Namboku 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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    Sawabe Shika Clinic Ojikamiya

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