YOKOBORI Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 3 min walk
  • Ikegami Station walkable
  • Near central Tokyo
  • YOKOBORI Dental Clinic sits in Ikegami, a quiet residential neighborhood in Ota Ward — not a busy expat hub, so don’t expect a fully bilingual setup. This is a local Japanese dental clinic doing standard dentistry: checkups, cleanings, fillings, likely some cosmetic and orthodontic work based on their site. The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at the desk is genuinely unclear. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, dental care in Japan is generally thorough and affordable under national health insurance, and neighborhood clinics like this often have shorter wait times than big hospital dental departments. If you’re living in Ota Ward and just need reliable local dental care, this is worth a call.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are available for this clinic. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood dental practice in residential Ota Ward, expect a typical local clinic experience: appointment-based, relatively short waits, and a clinical but not unfriendly atmosphere. Japanese dental clinics at this scale tend to be thorough with diagnostics and conservative with treatment recommendations. Don’t expect a lot of unprompted explanation — ask questions directly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only. If you call to book, have a Japanese speaker help or use a translation service. In-clinic, a translation app on your phone will carry you through most of a basic dental visit. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. Manage expectations accordingly.

    Contact & Location

    • http://yokobori-dc.com/
    • 東京都大田区池上5-5-8
    • Ikegami Station (Ikegami 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

    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.
    YOKOBORI Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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