Yanesen Shika

Total reviews: 345
Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 min walk
  • Quiet neighbourhood clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yanesen Shika sits in Sendagi, right in the middle of the old-Tokyo neighbourhood that gives it its name — Yanaka, Nezu, Sendagi. It’s a small, local dental clinic, not a big international practice. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve made at least some effort to reach non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. This is a neighbourhood dentist doing standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, general care. If you live in Bunkyo or the surrounding shitamachi area and want somewhere close and accessible, it’s worth a call. Just go in with realistic expectations about language — have Google Translate ready and keep your treatment needs simple to communicate.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a quiet, unhurried clinic — the kind of place where you’re not shuffled in and out. Locals appreciate the convenient location in a walkable neighbourhood. No reports of long waits. The dentist appears thorough and careful rather than rushed. It’s a small practice, so expect a personal feel rather than a polished clinical setup. Not a lot of expat reviews exist, so the picture is incomplete.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it means they're at least aware that non-Japanese patients might walk in. But there's no confirmed information about English-speaking staff at reception or during consultations. Assume Japanese is the working language here. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, and keep your questions simple. Forms are likely Japanese only.

    Contact & Location

    • http://yanesendc.com/
    • 東京都文京区千駄木3-46-10 1F
    • Nezu Station (Chiyoda 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

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    Yanesen Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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