Yamamura Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • Near Gotanda Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • 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

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent signal — it's not zero. But "website has English" and "staff speak English" aren't the same thing. Full English consultation is unconfirmed. Reception may have basic English, or may not. Bring Google Translate or a dental vocabulary cheat sheet. If you have a specific procedure coming up, calling ahead (or having a Japanese-speaking friend call) to confirm communication options is worth doing.

    Contact & Location

    • 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 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

    A few things to keep in mind:

    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Yamamura Dental Office

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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