Takanawa Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takanawa Shikaiin is a dental clinic sitting on the second floor of a residential building in Takanawa, one of Minato’s quieter, more residential pockets. It’s not a flashy urban mega-clinic — it’s a neighborhood dentist with a local feel. The clinic covers standard dental work: checkups, cleaning, fillings, and likely some cosmetic and restorative procedures based on their website.

    The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve made an effort to be accessible to non-Japanese patients. Whether that translates to smooth English communication at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear — nobody’s confirmed it firsthand. If you’re not comfortable in Japanese, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit, just in case. That said, the Takanawa area has a decent expat population, so clinics here tend to be more foreigner-familiar than average. Worth a call or email in advance to test the waters.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its setup — small, local, residential neighborhood — expect a quieter waiting room and a more personal experience than you’d get at a big urban dental chain. Appointment-based visits likely run on time. The clinic’s modest footprint suggests you’re seeing the same dentist consistently, which is genuinely useful for ongoing dental care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which is a decent sign. But that's where the confirmed English capability stops. No verified reports of English-speaking staff at reception or during treatment. If your Japanese is limited, email them before booking — their response will tell you a lot. Have a translation app ready regardless. This isn't a clinic that markets itself as an international practice, so manage expectations accordingly.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.takanawa-dentalclinic.com/
    • 東京都港区高輪2-16-36 高輪チトセハイツ2F
    • Takanawa Gateway Station (Yamanote 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

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    Takanawa Shikaiin

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