Ueno mint Shika
Ueno Mint Shika sits on the ground floor of the Shishikura Building in Higashi-Ueno — easy to find, close to Ueno Station, and in a neighborhood that already sees a fair amount of international foot traffic thanks to the museums and tourist infrastructure nearby. The clinic is part of the KIND medical corporation and covers standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing.
The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual operation. It’s unclear whether reception or the dentists can hold a real English conversation. Your best move is to email or call ahead using Google Translate to confirm what language support actually looks like on the day.
If you’re living or working around Ueno, Okachimachi, or Akihabara, this is a geographically convenient option worth checking out. Just go in with realistic expectations about English — some clinics show English online and deliver it in person, others don’t.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clean, modern setup and reasonably short wait times — typical of smaller Tokyo clinics that run tight schedules. Dentists are described as thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re already anxious about communicating across a language gap. The ground-floor location is easy to navigate. No strong pattern of complaints, but also no standout reviews specifically from English-speaking patients to draw on.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://uenomint-dc.com
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東京都台東区東上野２－２３－７ 宍倉ビル１Ｆ
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Ueno Station (Ginza Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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