TOKAI Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shinagawa Station (Keikyu Line) — 8 min walk
  • Part of multi-location dental group
  • Near central Tokyo
  • TOKAI Clinic (かすや歯科東海クリニック) is a neighborhood dental practice tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Minami-Shinagawa. It’s part of the Kasuya Dental group, which runs a few locations around the area — not a chain exactly, but not a solo operation either.

    The clinic’s website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean your appointment will run smoothly in English. Receptionists and dentists at smaller Japanese dental practices often have limited conversational English even when the website looks bilingual. Come prepared with a translation app and any relevant dental history written out clearly.

    Shinagawa is one of Tokyo’s better-connected neighborhoods for expats — easy Shinkansen and JR access — so the location is genuinely convenient. This looks like a solid everyday dentist for cleanings, fillings, and general dental work. If you need complex specialist treatment, you’d want to confirm they can handle it before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this specific location is limited, but the Kasuya Dental group generally gets marks for being thorough and not rushing appointments — common at smaller Japanese dental clinics. Wait times tend to be reasonable when you book ahead. The residential building setting keeps it low-key, no flashy reception area. Expect a traditional Japanese dental experience: methodical, detail-oriented, and fairly quiet. Don’t expect a lot of small talk.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English sections, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as English-fluent staff at the front desk. It's genuinely unclear whether the dentist or reception can hold a full English conversation. Your safest move: email ahead in English to gauge their response, and bring Google Translate or Midori to the appointment. Don't rely on verbal explanations alone for anything involving treatment plans or costs.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kasuya-dental.com/
    • 東京都品川区南品川3-4-14 永光マンション1F
    • Shinagawa Station (Keikyu 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?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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