YOSHIOKA Dental Clinic
YOSHIOKA Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Maruya Building in Yamatochō, Nakano — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that most expats don’t stumble into by accident. You’re probably here because you live nearby, and honestly that’s the main draw: it’s a local neighborhood dentist, not an expat-facing clinic.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication may require a translation app or some patience. That said, plenty of expats manage routine dental care at Japanese clinics like this with minimal Japanese — pointing at teeth and showing phone screens gets the job done more often than you’d think.
For routine stuff — cleanings, fillings, check-ups — this is a solid local option if you’re in Nakano. If you need complex treatment, specialist consultations, or want to explain a complicated dental history in English, you might want a more expat-focused clinic in central Tokyo first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English. Based on its profile as a small, ground-floor neighborhood practice in residential Nakano, expect a fairly typical Japanese dental clinic experience: efficient appointments, thorough cleanings, and a no-frills atmosphere. Wait times at smaller local clinics in Japan tend to be reasonable when you book ahead. Don’t expect the kind of hand-holding you’d get at a dedicated international clinic.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://yoshioka-dental.cihp2.jp/
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東京都中野区大和町３－７－３ マルヤビル１Ｆ
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Nakano Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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