Yoshihara Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Ogawa Station (Seibu-Tamagawa Line) — 8 min walk
  • Unhurried, thorough appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yoshihara Shikaiin is a general dental clinic sitting in Kodaira, a quieter residential city in western Tokyo — not exactly central, but well-connected by train. They cover the standard dental range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting fluent English conversation at the front desk. This feels like a neighborhood clinic built for locals, not a foreigner-facing practice. That said, Japanese dentistry is generally excellent, and smaller local clinics often give you more chair time and less of a conveyor-belt feel. If you’re living in the Kodaira or Higashi-Murayama area, this is worth knowing about. Bring a translation app, have your insurance card ready, and maybe write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. The website suggests they’ve made some effort toward accessibility, but treat English support as a bonus, not a guarantee.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic experience — the kind of neighborhood dentist where you’re not shuffled in and out. Wait times seem reasonable for a local practice. The dentist is reported to be thorough and explains procedures carefully, which matters a lot when you’re anxious about communicating in a second language. No major red flags in reviews. The vibe is quiet and professional, not flashy.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. Come prepared: have a translation app open, write your dental concern in Japanese beforehand, and don't expect English forms. If your Japanese is basic but functional, you'll probably manage fine. If you speak zero Japanese, this clinic will require more effort than a dedicated expat-facing practice.

    Contact & Location

    • https://yoshihara-shikaiin.com/
    • 東京都小平市小川東町5-7-6
    • Ogawa Station (Seibu-Tamagawa 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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    Proficiency Score
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    Basic

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