Sekine Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sekine Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Phi Building in Koyasumachi, Hachioji — a quieter part of western Tokyo that’s more neighborhood than metropolis. It’s a general dental practice handling the usual range: checkups, fillings, cleanings, and more involved restorative work.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a seamless English conversation. Full English service isn’t confirmed. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing. That said, dental visits are often more manageable than GP appointments — there’s less back-and-forth, and a lot gets communicated visually.

    Hachioji is well-connected by JR Chuo Line, so it’s accessible if you’re living in the western Tokyo corridor. Not a clinic you’d travel across the city for, but if you’re local to Hachioji or nearby, it’s a solid neighborhood option worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to Sekine Dental isn’t widely available in English, so take this with appropriate skepticism. Based on the clinic profile, it reads as a standard neighborhood dental practice — not a specialist expat-facing clinic, but not a place that’s unfamiliar with patients either. Expect a fairly routine clinical experience: appointment-based, reasonably thorough, and focused on practical dental care rather than premium extras.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English-language content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't confirm English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Before booking, email or call ahead and ask directly whether an English-speaking dentist or assistant is available for your appointment. Bring a translation app regardless. Forms are likely Japanese-only. This is a clinic where basic communication is probably manageable, but complex treatment discussions may need extra preparation.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sekine-shika.com/
    • 東京都八王子市子安町4-6-1 Phiビル2F
    • Hachioji 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Sekine Dental Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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