TAKANO Dentistry

Total reviews: 345
Koami-cho Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
  • Nihonbashi business district location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • TAKANO Dentistry sits in the Nihonbashi Horidome area of Chuo — a dense business district that’s easy to reach but not exactly packed with English-friendly services. The clinic is a small, independent practice operating out of the ground floor of the Showa Building. Their website (hanukanai.com) has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t assume that means a fully bilingual experience awaits you at reception.

    This is a general dentistry clinic — cleanings, fillings, the everyday stuff. No specialist drama, just solid neighborhood dental care. For expats in the Nihonbashi or Kayabacho area, it’s genuinely convenient. For anyone traveling across Tokyo specifically for English service, the picture isn’t clear enough to promise that. Bring a translation app as backup, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can, and check directly by email or phone before your first visit.

    It’s a practical choice for people who live or work nearby and don’t need hand-held English support throughout every appointment.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on TAKANO Dentistry is limited in English-language spaces, which is common for small independent clinics in business-district Tokyo. The practice appears to run on a standard Japanese dental clinic model — appointment-based, efficient, and no-frills. Patients familiar with Japanese dental care generally report thorough cleanings and straightforward treatment explanations. Wait times at smaller clinics like this tend to be shorter than at hospital-affiliated dental departments. Nothing flashy, just functional.

    English Language Proficiency

    Genuinely unclear. The clinic has some English presence online, but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk or during treatment. No confirmed reports of bilingual dentists or English reception. If your Japanese is minimal, prepare: write your symptoms and dental history in Japanese beforehand, and download a medical translation app. A quick email to the clinic before booking is worth the effort — you'll find out fast whether someone there can communicate in English.

    Contact & Location

    • http://hanukanai.com
    • 東京都中央区日本橋堀留町1-6-13 昭和ビル1F
    • Koami-cho Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    TAKANO Dentistry

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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