TAKANOHASHI DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takanohashi Dental Clinic sits in Koto Ward, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential districts east of the city center. It’s a neighborhood dentist — not a flashy international clinic — but they’ve made a real effort to accommodate English speakers with conversational English and some English-language resources, which puts them ahead of most local dental offices.

    Expect standard Japanese dental care: thorough, methodical, and often more conservative than what you might be used to back home. They handle routine checkups, cleaning, fillings, and general dentistry. The clinic is small and locally run, which means a more personal experience but also less hand-holding through complex procedures if your Japanese is zero.

    If you have basic communication needs and want a solid neighborhood dentist without trekking to Shinjuku or Minato, this is a reasonable option. Just don’t expect full bilingual service — bring a translation app as backup and have your dental history written down in advance.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally describe a calm, unhurried experience — typical of a smaller Japanese dental practice where you’re not rushed in and out. The dentist tends to be thorough and explains what they’re doing, which matters a lot when there’s a language gap. Wait times are usually reasonable. The setting is modest and residential, not polished and corporate. People seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked after.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception has conversational English, so basic check-in and scheduling shouldn't be a problem. There are some English resources available — likely forms or printed materials — but this isn't a fully bilingual clinic. Complex treatment discussions will get harder the deeper you go. Bring a translation app for anything beyond the basics, and write down your symptoms or dental history in Japanese beforehand if you can. It's workable, not seamless.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.takadc.com
    • 東京都江東区毛利1-9-4 メゾン中村1F
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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    TAKANOHASHI DENTAL CLINIC

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    Proficiency Score
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