TakedaShikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on clinic website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takeda Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the SH Kobayashi Building in Honmachi, Shibuya — not the tourist-facing part of Shibuya, but the quieter residential stretch closer to Hatsudai. It’s a small, established private dental clinic covering standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and general oral care.

    The website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. The reality is probably closer to basic communication supplemented by pointing, diagrams, and a translation app on your phone. That’s workable for routine dental visits — less ideal if you need to explain complex symptoms or treatment history.

    For expats in west Shibuya or nearby Sasazuka,幡ヶ谷 (Hatagaya), or Hatsudai, this is a geographically convenient option. If you’re coming from central Shibuya, it’s a short bus or taxi ride.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited in English-language sources, which is common for smaller neighborhood dental clinics in Japan. Based on available signals, this appears to be a traditional Japanese dental practice — thorough, unhurried by Western standards, and methodical. Japanese dental clinics generally schedule longer appointment windows than you might be used to, and dentists tend to explain procedures step by step. Expect a calm, clean environment. Walk-in availability is unlikely; book ahead.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of foreign patients — but that doesn't mean the front desk or dentist will speak conversational English. Realistically, you're looking at a Japanese-primary environment with possible basic English phrases. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode handles Japanese forms well). For routine work — cleaning, filling, checkup — the language barrier is very manageable. For complex consultations, consider preparing written notes in Japanese beforehand or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.418.co.jp/takeda/
    • 東京都渋谷区本町1-21-1エスエイチ小林ビル2カイ
    • Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 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?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • 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.
    TakedaShikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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