Yoyogi Sanshundo Shika Shinryojo

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yoyogi Sanshundo Shika Shinryojo sits on the 8th floor of the HOUWA Building in Yoyogi, a short walk from Yoyogi Station and not far from the Shinjuku-Shibuya corridor. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range of work — cleanings, fillings, implants, cosmetic stuff.

    Their website has some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. Whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking appointment is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll get a fluent English-speaking dentist. Do assume you can probably communicate well enough with a translation app and some patience.

    The building location means it’s easy to reach from multiple directions, which helps when you’re already anxious about a dental visit. If your Japanese is zero, call ahead or send an email via the website before booking to gauge how comfortable they are handling you.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited in English, so there’s no strong pattern to report here. The clinic’s web presence is more polished than average for a neighborhood dental office, which often signals a practice that takes presentation seriously. If you’ve visited and want to share your experience — wait times, how they handled communication, whether the dentist explained things clearly — that would genuinely help other expats make a call.

    English Language Proficiency

    Their website has English-facing content, which is more than most local dental clinics bother with. That said, having a bilingual website and having bilingual staff are two different things. Reception and chair-side communication in English is unconfirmed. Bring a translation app as backup. If you have specific dental vocabulary you need to communicate — allergies, previous procedures, anxiety — write it down in Japanese beforehand or use DeepL. Email ahead if you want to test the waters before committing to an appointment.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.sanshundo.com
    • 東京都渋谷区代々木1-32-12 HOUWAビル8F
    • Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 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.
    Yoyogi Sanshundo Shika Shinryojo

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