TASHIRO DENTAL CLINIC
Tashiro Dental Clinic sits in the Kamata area of Setagaya, a quiet residential pocket of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. This is a neighborhood dentist — general dentistry, checkups, fillings, that kind of thing — not a specialist clinic targeting the international crowd.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But “some English online” and “comfortable English consultation” are two very different things. What you’re likely looking at is a practice where the dentist may have basic English or none at all, and where a translation app or Japanese-speaking friend would make your visit considerably smoother.
If you live in Setagaya and need routine dental work done without trekking to central Tokyo, this could be a perfectly solid local option. Just don’t expect a bilingual experience. Go in with Google Translate ready, and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review data is available for this clinic. Based on its setup as a small neighborhood dental practice in residential Setagaya, patients likely experience the typical local clinic rhythm — appointment-based, relatively low wait times, and a thorough if unhurried approach to general dental work. It’s the kind of place regulars stick with for years. First-timers should expect standard Japanese dental clinic procedures and paperwork.
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://tashiro-dc.cihp2.jp/
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東京都世田谷区鎌田３－２９－１１
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Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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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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