Yarimizu Shika Hachioji Tama Bidaimae

Total reviews: 345
Tama美大前駅 (Keio Tamagawa Line) — 2 min walk
  • Inside Vivahome shopping center
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yarimizu Shika sits inside a Vivahome home improvement store in Hachioji’s Tama Bidaimae area — yes, the dental clinic is in a shopping center, which actually makes parking and errand-combining pretty easy. The practice covers standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, and cosmetic work. Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual front desk. This is outer Tokyo — Hachioji is about 50 minutes from Shinjuku — so it’s really only convenient if you live or work in the western suburbs or near Tama Art University. If you’re in that pocket of the city and need a solid neighborhood dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth a look. Go in with a translation app ready just in case, and if you have specific or complex dental needs, email ahead to gauge their English comfort level before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the rushed conveyor-belt feel of some busy urban clinics. The dentists are described as thorough and willing to explain procedures step by step. Wait times are generally reasonable for a suburban clinic. The shopping center location means you can kill time easily if you do have to wait. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place locals trust for routine and ongoing dental care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it means they're at least aware of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't automatically mean the staff speak English fluently in person. Realistically, expect Japanese-dominant interactions at the front desk. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms). If you have a specific procedure in mind, try emailing through their website first — written English communication is often easier for staff than spoken conversation.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.yarimizu-dental.com
    • 東京都八王子市鑓水2-108-1 ビバホーム八王子多摩美大前店214
    • Tama美大前駅 (Keio Tamagawa 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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    • 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.
    Yarimizu Shika Hachioji Tama Bidaimae

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