Uni Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Uni Shikaiin sits in its own dedicated building in Akabane-Minami, a quiet residential pocket of Kita Ward. The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants — and has been serving the local community long enough to have a settled, neighborhood-feel rather than a chain-clinic vibe.

    Their website has some English content, which is a promising sign, but don’t assume the front desk is fully bilingual. Realistically, you’re looking at basic communication at best unless things have changed. Bring a translation app, prepare your dental history in Japanese if you can, or use Google Translate to handle the paperwork.

    The clinic is a short walk from Akabane Station, which has solid rail connections — JR Keihin-Tohoku, Utsunomiya, and Takasaki lines all stop there. That makes it reachable from a wide stretch of north and central Tokyo. If you’re based in Kita Ward or anywhere up the Keihin-Tohoku corridor, this is a practical option worth considering.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who actually explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and sending you home. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The space is clean and professional without being flashy. Long-term local residents seem to return regularly, which says something. No strong reports of English fluency from the chair, but the overall experience reads as calm and competent.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English-language sections, which puts this clinic ahead of many local dental offices. But having an English website and having English-speaking staff are two different things. No confirmed reports of a bilingual receptionist or dentist. Expect to manage with a translation app for conversation and form-filling. If you prep a short written summary of your dental issue beforehand, you'll move through the appointment much more smoothly. Basic medical Japanese vocab will also help significantly here.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.uni-dental.jp/
    • 東京都北区赤羽南2-11-11 ユニ歯科ビル1F
    • Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku 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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    Uni Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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    Basic

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