TSUMURA DENTAL OFFICE

Total reviews: 345
Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsumura Dental Office sits on the first floor of Ebisu Nishi Building in Shibuya’s quieter Ebisu West pocket — easy to find, not buried in a tower. It’s a general dental practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. Nothing exotic, but solid everyday dentistry.

    The English situation is real but modest. Staff have conversational English, meaning you can get through an appointment without total chaos, but don’t expect clinical terminology in perfect English or a fully bilingual consultation. If your dental needs are complex, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or write down your symptoms beforehand. For routine work, you’ll likely be fine.

    The clinic has a neighborhood feel rather than a slick corporate setup. Ebisu West is a low-key residential-ish stretch of Shibuya, so it’s calmer than the main Shibuya scramble. Daikanyama is a short walk away if you want to grab coffee after your appointment and decompress from the drill sounds.

    Good option for expats living in the Ebisu or Daikanyama area who need a local dentist they can actually communicate with.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe a straightforward, no-fuss experience. Wait times are generally reasonable for a small neighborhood practice. The dentist is thorough without being alarmist — he explains what he’s doing and why, which matters when you’re navigating a foreign dental system. The clinic is small and personal rather than a high-volume production line. Some patients note it can feel a bit dated compared to shinier urban dental chains, but the actual care is solid.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception can handle basic English — booking, explaining costs, walking you through what's happening. It's conversational, not clinical-level fluency, so for anything complicated (root canals, implant discussions, insurance paperwork), you may hit a wall. No confirmed fully English intake forms. A translation app on your phone is a reasonable backup to bring. That said, for routine cleanings and standard procedures, most English-speaking patients report getting through appointments without major communication breakdowns.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.tsumura-dental.com
    • 東京都渋谷区恵比寿西1-21-6 恵比寿西ビル1F
    • Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 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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    • 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.
    TSUMURA DENTAL OFFICE

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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