YONEYAMA SIKA

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Asakusa Line) — 8 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yoneyama Sika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the residential backstreets of Koyama in Shinagawa — not a tourist-facing practice, but a solid local dentist that can actually communicate with you in English. Staff have conversational English, which means you can explain where it hurts, ask about treatment options, and understand what’s happening without resorting to frantic Google Translate sessions. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. The vibe is small, local, and no-frills — you’re not walking into a gleaming expat-targeted clinic. But that’s fine. The dentist is thorough, appointments tend to run on time, and you won’t feel lost just because your Japanese is nonexistent. Koyama is about a 10-minute walk from Musashi-Koyama Station on the Meguro Line. Practical, accessible, gets the job done.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe Yoneyama Sika as efficient and unhurried — the dentist takes time to explain what’s going on rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times are generally short for a Tokyo clinic. It’s a small practice, so you’re seeing the same person each visit, which helps build some continuity. Nothing flashy, but consistent. People seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and clinical staff have conversational English — enough to get through a real appointment without a translator. You can describe symptoms, ask basic questions about treatment, and follow post-visit instructions in English. Don't expect fully bilingual forms or an English-language website, but verbal communication works. If your dental situation is complicated or you need detailed explanations of treatment plans, a translation app as backup wouldn't hurt, but it's not a necessity for most visits.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.yone-dent.com
    • 東京都品川区小山3-2-10
    • Gotanda Station (Asakusa 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

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    YONEYAMA SIKA

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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