YUASA shika-iin

Total reviews: 345
Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Tokyo Metro Mita Line) — 8 min walk
  • Quiet residential neighborhood clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • YUASA shika-iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the residential streets of Himonya in Meguro Ward — not a big flashy expat-facing practice, just a local dentist that’s been serving the area. They cover standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general checkups.

    Their website is affiliated with the Meguro Dental Association directory, which is a decent sign of professional standing. However, English service is genuinely unclear. The clinic shows up on directories with some English-facing content, but that doesn’t mean reception speaks English or that forms are translated. This is a Japanese neighborhood clinic first.

    If your Japanese is functional or you’re comfortable using a translation app, this is a perfectly reasonable option for routine dental care in Meguro. If you need full English support from booking through treatment, you’ll want to call ahead and confirm before assuming.

    Himonya is a quiet residential area, about a 10-minute walk from Gakugei-daigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review data is available for this clinic. It operates as a small neighborhood dental practice, which in Japan typically means shorter wait times than hospital dental departments, a more personal feel, and a single or small group of dentists who see the same patients over time. Expect a quiet, efficient visit if your Japanese is workable. Don’t expect an international clinic experience.

    English Language Proficiency

    Honest answer: unknown. The clinic appears on an English-accessible dental directory, but that's an association listing, not a signal that staff speak English. Small Meguro neighborhood clinics like this rarely have dedicated English-speaking receptionists. Bring a translation app. Writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand helps a lot. If you need to confirm English availability, call and ask: 英語は話せますか? (Eigo wa hanasemasu ka?) before you show up.

    Contact & Location

    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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    YUASA shika-iin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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