Yokoyama Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Chofu Station (Keio Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yokoyama Dental Clinic sits in Shibasaki, Chofu — a quiet residential pocket of western Tokyo, about 15 minutes from Shinjuku by Keio Line. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely some cosmetic work.

    The clinic has a website with some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least enough to put in the effort. That said, “English on the website” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English conversation at reception. The actual in-clinic English level is unconfirmed.

    If you’re in the Chofu area and need a dentist, this is worth a call or a visit. Just go in with realistic expectations: bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, and don’t assume the intake forms will be in English. A dentist who’s seen international patients before will usually make it work.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review pool to draw from yet. Patients familiar with Japanese dental clinics will recognize the format: efficient, thorough, minimal small talk. Japanese dentists generally take X-rays seriously and don’t rush cleanings. Expect a methodical approach rather than a chatty one. Wait times at smaller neighborhood clinics like this tend to be reasonable, especially with an appointment. Walk-ins may wait longer.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic shows some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? Unknown. Reception is likely Japanese-only. If you call ahead, keep it simple — appointment requests can often be managed with basic Japanese or slow, clear English. In-clinic, a translation app will carry you through most of the visit. Don't expect English intake forms. Knowing basic dental vocab in Japanese helps a lot here.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.yokodental.com/
    • 東京都調布市柴崎2-37-18
    • Chofu Station (Keio 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.
    Yokoyama Dental Clinic

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