Yanagiya Bldg. Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nihombashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yanagiya Bldg. Dental Clinic sits in the basement of a building in Nihonbashi, one of Tokyo’s older commercial districts in Chuo. It’s a standard neighborhood dental clinic run under the Ouwakai medical corporation — cleanings, fillings, the usual range of general dentistry.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least enough to put something together. Whether that translates to smooth English communication at the front desk or chairside is genuinely unclear. Nihonbashi attracts a lot of business expats, so the area itself is more internationally exposed than some Tokyo neighborhoods, but that doesn’t guarantee the clinic staff are comfortable in English.

    If you go, bring a translation app as backup. Don’t assume a smooth English experience just because the website has English text.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial patient review data is available to draw from for this clinic. What the setup suggests: a mid-sized neighborhood dental practice serving local office workers and residents in Nihonbashi. Clinics in this area tend to be efficient and no-nonsense — appointment-focused, not the kind of place where you sit around for an hour. Expect a fairly clinical, professional vibe rather than anything particularly warm or patient-handholding.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is a better sign than nothing. But "has an English webpage" and "can explain a root canal in English" are very different things. No confirmed reports of English-speaking staff. Reception in Nihonbashi business districts sometimes includes staff with basic English, but don't bank on it. Use Google Translate or a medical translation app, and consider emailing ahead in both English and Japanese to ask about English availability before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ouwakai.com/
    • 東京都中央区日本橋2-1-10 柳屋ビルB2F
    • Nihombashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Yanagiya Bldg. Dental Clinic

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