Yakumoaiaikan Shikashinryoujo

Total reviews: 345
Yakumo Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Dental association-backed clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yakumoaiaikan Shikashinryoujo is a dental clinic run under the Meguro Dental Association, tucked inside the Aiai-kan community facility in Yakumo, a quiet residential corner of Meguro. The association-backed setup means this isn’t a flashy private clinic — it’s functional, community-oriented, and serves the local population. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume a bilingual dentist will greet you at the door. Routine procedures like cleanings, fillings, and extractions are the bread and butter here. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. The Yakumo neighborhood isn’t the most transit-convenient spot, so factor in a bit of a walk from the nearest station. Good option if you’re living locally in Meguro and want a no-frills, neighborhood dental practice rather than an international clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online in English. Given its community-clinic structure under a dental association, expect a workmanlike, no-nonsense experience rather than a polished private practice. Wait times at association-run clinics can vary. Dentists tend to be thorough on the basics. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or elaborate explanations — especially not in English. It gets the job done.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or in the treatment room. Full English service is unconfirmed. If you go, have your symptoms written out in Japanese or use a translation app. Google Translate camera mode on forms works reasonably well. Call ahead if you can — even a broken-English phone exchange will tell you a lot about what to expect.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.meguro-dental.or.jp/
    • 東京都目黒区八雲1-1-8 あいアイ館
    • Yakumo Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 2 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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    Yakumoaiaikan Shikashinryoujo

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