YAZAWA DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yazawa Dental Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice in Tachikawa, a major hub city in western Tokyo about 40 minutes from Shinjuku on the Chuo Line. It’s a general dentistry setup — think cleanings, fillings, extractions, and basic restorative work rather than a specialty clinic.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. This is a local Japanese dental clinic that has made some effort toward accessibility. Whether that translates to English-speaking staff at the front desk or during consultations isn’t confirmed.

    Tachikawa itself is very livable and has solid transit connections, so if you’re based in western Tokyo or Tama area, this is a practical local option worth investigating. Bring a translation app as backup. If your Japanese is zero and your dental situation is complex, call ahead or send an email through the website before showing up.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review data is available for this clinic. It operates as a local neighborhood dental practice in Tachikawa, which typically means shorter waits than big hospital dental departments and a more personal doctor-patient dynamic. Patients familiar with Japanese dental clinics will recognize the format: efficient, thorough, no-frills. First-time visitors in Japan should expect Japanese-language paperwork and a clinical but unhurried pace.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only or limited English at best. Written communication via email before your visit may work better than calling. Bring a translation app like Google Translate with camera mode for forms. If your dental issue is straightforward, you'll probably manage. Complex treatment discussions will be harder without a Japanese-speaking friend along.

    Contact & Location

    • http://yazawa-dental.jp/medical.html
    • 東京都立川市柴崎町3-16-2
    • Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 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.
    • Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    YAZAWA DENTAL CLINIC

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