Ueda Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kichijoji Station (JR Sobu Line) — 3 min walk
  • Near Kichijoji Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ueda Dental Clinic sits in Kichijoji, one of Tokyo’s most livable neighborhoods and a popular base for expats. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care. The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend if your case is complicated. That said, Kichijoji has enough international foot traffic that the staff here likely has some experience with non-Japanese patients. Good for standard dental work. Not necessarily the place for a complex implant consultation if you need detailed English explanations.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills dental experience. The clinic appears well-run and appointments tend to move on schedule — a real plus in a city where some dental offices run notoriously behind. Dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed. The vibe is quiet and clinical rather than warm and chatty. Good for people who just want competent work done without a lot of fuss.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn't guarantee fluent English at reception or during treatment. Realistically, basic communication is probably manageable, but anything beyond routine care — explaining symptoms, understanding treatment options, discussing costs — may hit a language wall. Bring a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend available, bring them for your first visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.uedashikaiinn.com
    • 東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町4-8-7
    • Kichijoji Station (JR Sobu 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

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    Ueda Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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