Yamamura Dental Office
Yamamura Dental Office sits in the Oakura Building in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa — a quiet residential-commercial pocket of Tokyo that’s easy to reach but not overrun with expats. The clinic occupies both the 1st and 4th floors, which suggests a reasonably sized operation rather than a one-chair side hustle.
Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume the front desk will be fluent. Full English service is unconfirmed. If you’re coming in for something routine — a cleaning, a filling, a check-up — you’ll probably manage fine with a translation app and some patience. For anything complex involving treatment plans or consent discussions, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a written translation tool beforehand.
Standard dentistry, standard Tokyo neighborhood, with enough English presence online to suggest they’ve at least thought about international patients. That’s more than many clinics in this area can say.
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 billing. Wait times appear reasonable for Tokyo. The two-floor setup means the clinic can handle volume without feeling chaotic. Patients generally describe the staff as calm and professional. No reports of dismissiveness toward foreign patients, though language support depends heavily on who’s working that day.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ymmr-do.jp
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東京都品川区西五反田１－３２－１１ オークラビル１Ｆ／４Ｆ
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Gotanda Station (Yamanote 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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