Uehara Shikaiin
Uehara Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the residential streets of Itabashi-ku, about as far from the tourist-heavy center of Tokyo as you can get while still being very much in the city. It’s a small, local practice — the kind that’s been serving the same community for years rather than chasing international clientele.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual front desk. English capability here is likely limited to basic phrases at best. That said, Itabashi has a growing expat community, so staff may have more experience with non-Japanese patients than the average suburban clinic.
For routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this is a solid local option if you’re based in Itabashi and don’t want to commute to central Tokyo. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and manage expectations around communication. It won’t be seamless, but it’s workable for straightforward dental needs.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — this isn’t a high-volume clinic rushing you through. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The dentist comes across as careful and willing to explain procedures, though most of that explanation will be in Japanese. The clinic feels calm and low-pressure rather than clinical and cold. Not flashy, but competent and consistent — which is honestly what you want from a dentist.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.uehara-dental-clinic.com
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東京都板橋区板橋３－６－１１
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Itabashi Station (Mita Line) — 3 min walk
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