Tairamachi Shika kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Taira Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tairamachi Shika Clinic sits in a quiet residential stretch of Meguro, about a 10-minute walk from Toritsu-Daigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases — checkups, cleanings, fillings, and more involved restorative work.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, full English-speaking staff isn’t confirmed. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your tooth and wincing. For routine visits, you’ll likely manage. For consultations involving treatment plans or billing breakdowns, you’ll want backup.

    It’s a neighborhood clinic, not an international medical center — so expect a local feel, local pricing, and local pace. That’s not a complaint. Smaller practices like this often mean more personal attention and shorter waits than the big city chains.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of neighborhood dental clinics. Appointments tend to run on schedule, and the dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed. No reports of the conveyor-belt feeling you sometimes get at bigger urban chains. It’s a small practice, so you’re likely seeing the same dentist each visit — which matters when you’re mid-treatment. Nothing flashy, but consistent and reliable seems to be the general read.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is a good sign, but it doesn't confirm English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, basic communication — booking, pointing to problem areas — may be manageable. Anything involving treatment options, insurance paperwork, or post-procedure instructions will be harder without Japanese support. Use Google Translate or DeepL at minimum. If you're nervous about the language gap, call ahead or email before your first visit to test the waters.

    Contact & Location

    • https://tairamachi-dc.jp
    • 東京都目黒区平町2-9-22
    • Taira Station (Tokyu Oimachi 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

    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.
    Tairamachi Shika kurinikku

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
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