Takeuchi Dental Clinic
Takeuchi Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of Miyako Building in Shinjuku’s Kagurazaka-adjacent Ageba-cho area — not the flashiest part of the ward, but convenient and easy enough to reach from central Shinjuku. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English-speaking experience. It suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but “some English online” doesn’t always translate to smooth chairside communication. Come prepared — a translation app on your phone is smart backup.
For routine dental work, language barriers are genuinely manageable. Pointing at a tooth and miming pain travels well across languages. But if you’re dealing with something complicated — treatment plans, insurance paperwork, or anything requiring nuanced back-and-forth — clarify the English situation before you book.
Standard Japanese dental clinic experience overall: efficient, thorough, probably a bit clinical in atmosphere.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, which is pretty common for smaller neighborhood dental practices in Tokyo. Based on the clinic profile, expect a typical Japanese dental experience: punctual appointments, methodical treatment, and a no-frills clinical atmosphere. Japanese dentists generally take their time and don’t rush cleanings or exams. Wait times at well-run smaller clinics like this tend to be short when you have an appointment. Don’t expect much small talk.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.take-dc.com/
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東京都新宿区揚場町１－１３ ミヤコビル３Ｆ
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Iidabashi Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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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.
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