TSUGE Shika Gobancho Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kojimachi Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • TSUGE Shika Gobancho Clinic sits on the 5th floor of Grace Gobancho Building in Chiyoda — one of Tokyo’s more central, manageable neighborhoods. It’s a dental clinic, so you’re here for cleanings, fillings, the usual. They have conversational English capability, which means someone on staff can handle basic explanations and get you through an appointment without you needing to mime a toothache. Don’t expect full fluency, but you won’t be completely on your own either. Chiyoda is easy to reach from most parts of the city, and the area around Gobancho is quiet and navigable. This isn’t a flashy international clinic — it’s a working dental practice that can accommodate English speakers reasonably well. If your Japanese is zero, you’ll manage. If you have something complicated to discuss, bring a translation app as backup.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills dental experience. The clinic feels professional without being cold. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which matters when you’re navigating an unfamiliar system. Dentists are described as thorough and unhurried — they explain what they’re doing, which helps when you’re already working across a language gap. Nothing flashy, but patients generally leave feeling like they were actually looked after.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is available, so basic communication works. Reception can handle appointment booking and simple questions in English. Clinical explanations may be partial — staff will try, but complex treatment discussions might hit a wall. No confirmed full English forms, so expect some Japanese paperwork. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup, not a panic measure. Overall, manageable for most expats with zero Japanese.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.tsugedental.com
    • 東京都千代田区五番町6-4 グレイス五番町ビル5F501号室
    • Kojimachi Station (Tozai 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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    TSUGE Shika Gobancho Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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