Shinjuku Okubo Shikaiin
Shinjuku Okubo Shikaiin is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Dai-2 Hayashi Building in Hyakunincho, right in the thick of Shinjuku’s busiest northern stretch. The area is walkable from Shin-Okubo Station and has a strong multicultural presence, so clinics here are generally more accustomed to non-Japanese patients than average.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that foreign patients exist. That said, whether reception can hold a full conversation in English or whether you’ll be pointing at a tooth chart is genuinely unclear. Go in with a translation app ready and your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can manage it.
Standard dental services appear to be the focus — cleanings, fillings, general care. Nothing in the publicly available information suggests specialist-level work like implants or orthodontics is a primary offering, but the website is worth checking directly for current services.
Patient Feedback
No large pool of English-language reviews exists for this clinic, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. Based on its location in Shin-Okubo — a neighborhood used to international foot traffic — the experience is likely more foreigner-friendly than a clinic tucked into a quiet residential suburb. Expect a fairly standard Japanese dental setup: efficient, thorough, minimal small talk. Wait times at smaller Shinjuku clinics tend to be reasonable with an appointment.
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.shinjukuokubo-dental.com
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東京都新宿区百人町１－１８－１０ 第２林ビル２Ｆ
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Okubo Station (JR Chuo Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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