SINAGAWA HIGASHIGUCHI Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Shinagawa Station (Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
  • Near Shinagawa Station east exit
  • Near central Tokyo
  • SINAGAWA HIGASHIGUCHI Dental Office sits on the second floor of the Ishibashi Building in Konan, Minato — that slice of Tokyo between Shinagawa Station and the waterfront. It’s a standard Japanese dental clinic covering the usual bases: checkups, cleaning, fillings, and general oral care. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation. Reception may manage basic English, or they may not — this is one where calling ahead or emailing before your first visit is genuinely worth doing. Bring your insurance card if you have Japanese health insurance. The Shinagawa area has a solid expat population, so clinics around here tend to have at least some experience with foreign patients, even if they’re not formally bilingual. Manage expectations, do a little prep, and this could be a perfectly functional dental option if you’re based nearby.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited in English-language spaces, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. Japanese reviews suggest a fairly standard neighborhood dental experience — reasonably thorough checkups, no major complaints about wait times. The location near Shinagawa’s east exit makes it convenient if you’re commuting through that hub. Nothing that screams exceptional, nothing alarming either. Probably fine for routine work if you live or work nearby.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, you should expect limited English and plan accordingly. A translation app will help. Emailing ahead in simple English to confirm your appointment details is a solid strategy. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend who can make the first call for you, even better.

    Contact & Location

    • https://shdo.jp
    • 東京都港区港南2-4-7 石橋ビル2F
    • Shinagawa Station (Yamanote Line) — 5 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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    SINAGAWA HIGASHIGUCHI Dental Office

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