TANAKA Dental Clinic
TANAKA Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Acacia Building in Honcho, Koganei City — a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo, not central but not out of the way if you’re based in the Chuo Line corridor. It’s run under the Acacia Medical Corporation, which suggests an established practice rather than a solo dentist operation.
The clinic covers standard dental bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, likely some cosmetic work. Their website has some English-facing content, which is more than nothing, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual consultation. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend depending on your case complexity.
For routine work — cleaning, cavity, checkup — the language gap is manageable. For anything complicated like implants, orthodontics, or treatment planning conversations, go in prepared. Koganei isn’t a heavily expat-concentrated area, so this clinic isn’t tuned for foreign patients the way clinics in Minato or Shinjuku might be. That said, if you live nearby, it’s a legitimate local option worth a call.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The Acacia Building location is easy to find once you know it. Patients seem to return for ongoing care rather than bouncing elsewhere, which usually says something. No strong patterns of complaints about rushed appointments or overbooking.
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.tanaka-shika.jp
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東京都小金井市本町５－１９－８アカシアビル２Ｆ
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Koganei Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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