Tachikawa Morinohaisyasan
Tachikawa Morinohaisyasan is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the first floor of a small commercial building in Shibasaki-cho, Tachikawa. The name roughly translates to “forest dentist,” and the branding leans warm and approachable rather than clinical and cold — which tells you something about the vibe they’re going for.
The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general checkups. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a genuinely English-capable reception desk or just a translated page is unclear. Bring a translation app as backup. Google Translate or DeepL on your phone will carry you a long way here.
Tachikawa itself is very livable for expats — it’s a proper city hub in western Tokyo with good access on the JR Chuo Line. Not the most international neighborhood, but not the middle of nowhere either. For expats based out west, this is a reasonable local option for routine dental care without trekking into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume clinic rushing people in and out. The “forest” branding carries through in the interior: reportedly relaxed and less intimidating than your average Japanese dental office. Thoroughness gets positive mentions, particularly for cleanings. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. No strong pattern of complaints, but also no large English-speaking patient base leaving reviews, so take that as context.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://morino-haishasan.com
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東京都立川市柴崎町３－１３－２２ カトルセゾンＩＩ１Ｆ
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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