SetoShikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Near Gotanda Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • SetoShikaiinn (瀬戸歯科医院) is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the first floor of a residential building in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa. It’s a small, local practice — not a slick expat-facing operation — so walk in with realistic expectations. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume the front desk will be fluent. Bring your insurance card, a translation app, and ideally a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated like root canals or implant consultations. For routine cleanings, fillings, or checkups, you can probably get by. Gotanda Station is close, making it convenient if you’re commuting from central Tokyo or living in the Shinagawa area. This is the kind of clinic where you’ll get solid, no-frills dental care rather than a bilingual concierge experience.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss dental practice. Reviews suggest the dentist is thorough without being rushed, and wait times are generally reasonable for a small clinic. It feels like a family dentist rather than a high-volume chain — which some people love and others find a bit slow for admin. Nothing flashy, but the actual dental work gets consistent marks.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is a decent signal, but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk. Expect Japanese-first service. Simple requests — booking, cleaning, payment — may be manageable with gestures and a translation app. For anything involving diagnosis or treatment planning, bring someone who speaks Japanese or use a written translation tool. Don't count on English forms.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.setoshika.com
    • 東京都品川区東五反田1-25-19 東建島津山南ハイツ1F
    • Gotanda Station (Yamanote 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    SetoShikaiinn

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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