Yamashita medical and dental clinics Jiyugaoka

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Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 2 min walk
  • Steps from Jiyugaoka Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yamashita Medical and Dental Clinics Jiyugaoka sits on the 7th floor of the Tokyu Building right in Jiyugaoka — one of the more expat-friendly pockets of Meguro. It’s a combined medical and dental operation under the Hozankai medical corporation, so there’s some infrastructure behind it rather than just a solo practitioner.

    The dental side handles general dentistry, and the location is genuinely convenient — Jiyugaoka Station is basically at your feet. The building itself is easy to find, which matters when you’re already anxious about a dental visit in a foreign country.

    English capability is the honest question mark here. The website has some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but whether that translates to a smooth English-language appointment is unclear. Expect Japanese-dominant communication. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing.

    Patient Feedback

    Detailed patient review data for this clinic is limited. Being inside the Tokyu Building near Jiyugaoka Station means easy access and a clean, commercial environment rather than a tucked-away private clinic feel. As part of Hozankai medical corporation, administrative processes tend to be more structured than a solo practice. For specific wait times or doctor communication style, checking Google Maps reviews directly before booking is worth the five minutes.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English-language content, which is a better sign than nothing — it means someone thought about non-Japanese patients at some point. But "English on the website" and "English at reception" are two very different things. Realistically, expect front desk communication to be in Japanese. Forms will almost certainly be Japanese only. For a dental visit, a translation app covering basic dental vocabulary, or a brief written note explaining your issue, will go a long way.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.hozankai.com/
    • 東京都目黒区自由が丘1-30-3 自由が丘東急ビル7F
    • Jiyugaoka Station (Tokyu Toyoko 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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    Yamashita medical and dental clinics Jiyugaoka

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