Yaguchi Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Komatsugawa Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • Thorough, unhurried appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yaguchi Shikaiin is a dental clinic in Edogawa’s Komatsu-gawa area, run under the medical corporation Kosinkai. It’s a neighborhood practice — the kind of place locals have been going to for years rather than a clinic that markets itself to expats. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk or English intake forms waiting for you. If you speak some Japanese or come prepared with a translation app and a written summary of your dental issue, you’ll be fine. Standard dental services are the core offering here — think checkups, cleanings, fillings, and basic restorative work. Edogawa isn’t exactly expat central, so if you’re living in this part of Tokyo and need a dentist without trekking to Minami-Aoyama, this is a practical local option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss practice. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried — not the kind of place that rushes you out in ten minutes. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and functional rather than sleek and modern. It reads as a place that prioritizes doing the job properly over impressing you with aesthetics. Regulars seem to return consistently, which usually says something real.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a mild positive signal — they're not completely ignoring non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms and dental history in Japanese beforehand if you can, and manage expectations. This isn't a clinic set up for expats — it's a local dentist that some expats may use successfully with a bit of preparation.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.yaguchi-d.jp
    • 東京都江戸川区小松川3-10-3-105
    • Komatsugawa Station (Tozai 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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