Yamamura Dental Office
Yamamura Dental Office sits in the Oakura Building in Nishi-Gotanda, a short walk from Gotanda Station — solid Shinagawa-ward location with decent transport links. They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleaning, fillings, crowns, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic options based on their site.
The English situation is murky. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware foreign patients exist. But that doesn’t guarantee a fluent English speaker will be at reception when you walk in. Go in with a translation app ready and any relevant dental history written down in Japanese if you can manage it.
This is a neighborhood dental clinic, not a foreigner-specialist practice. That means realistic pricing, Japanese-style thoroughness (they tend to be methodical here), and a local patient base. If your dental needs are straightforward and you’re comfortable with light communication workarounds, this is a reasonable option in the Shinagawa area.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences at smaller Tokyo neighborhood dental clinics like this one tend to follow a pattern: appointments run close to on time, dentists are careful and don’t rush, and the clinical standard is high. Expect thorough explanations — even if they’re in Japanese. The trade-off is that communication can be slow if English support is limited. No strong pattern of expat-specific reviews to draw from yet.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
-
03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ymmr-do.jp
-
東京都品川区西五反田1-32-11 オークラビル1F/4F
-
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| Wednesday | ||
| Thursday | ||
| Friday | ||
| Saturday | ||
| Sunday | ||
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.
Need a phone script in Japanese? Click here.
Other scripts: Cancel/Reschedule · Describe Symptoms · Pharmacy · Emergency · Dental