Togoshi Nakayama Shika

Total reviews: 345
Togoshi Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
  • Unhurried, explanatory consultation style
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Togoshi Nakayama Shika is a general dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Precious Togoshi building in Shinagawa’s Togoshi neighborhood — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a quiet, residential area that’s easy to reach from Togoshi-Koen or Togoshi stations on the Tokyu Ikegami and Oimachi lines.

    The clinic’s website has some English content, which is a good sign, but it doesn’t mean you’ll walk in and have a smooth English-language conversation at the front desk. Realistically, basic written communication might work, but complex dental discussions — treatment plans, insurance, anything nuanced — will likely require a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend.

    For routine dental work, cleanings, or straightforward procedures, this is a neighborhood clinic worth considering if you’re in the Shinagawa area. Don’t expect a polished international clinic experience. Do expect solid, community-focused dental care.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of neighborhood dentist who actually explains what’s happening before drilling. Wait times appear reasonable for a community clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-pressure, which matters when you’re already anxious about a dental visit in a second language. No reports of dismissive or rushed treatment. Overall impression: competent, careful, local.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's different from confirmed English-speaking staff. Expect Japanese at the front desk. A translation app like Google Translate will carry you through basic exchanges. Complex conversations about treatment options or costs will be harder. If you have a Japanese-speaking contact who can call ahead or accompany you, that's your best move here.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.togoshi-nakayamadc.com/
    • 東京都品川区戸越3-11-14 Precious戸越1F
    • Togoshi Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 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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    Togoshi Nakayama Shika

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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