SHIBANO shikaiin
Shibano Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the KS Building in Kita-Ueno, Taito — a quiet residential-commercial stretch north of Ueno Station. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice under the medical corporation Kenyukai, so you’re getting a proper registered clinic, not a pop-up operation.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. “Some English online” doesn’t always translate to fluent reception staff or English-language consent forms in the chair. That said, Taito is a well-traveled area with plenty of international foot traffic, so the team has likely handled foreign patients before.
For expats in Ueno, Asakusa, or Kita-Senju who need a local dentist for cleanings, cavities, or basic dental work, this is a reasonable option to try. Come with a translation app as backup, write your symptoms down in Japanese if you can, and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its structure as a registered medical corporation practice in a well-trafficked Tokyo ward, patients can generally expect standard Japanese dental clinic norms: punctual appointments, methodical checkups, and a clinical rather than chatty atmosphere. Japanese dental offices tend to run on time and explain procedures step by step — just not always in English.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.shibano-clinic.com
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東京都台東区北上野１－９－７ ＫＳビル２Ｆ
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Uguisudani Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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