No worries for foreigners! 20 English-speaking dentists in Tokyo's 23 wards
Since Japanese is basically the only language spoken in Japan, foreigners may be concerned that dentists must also speak Japanese. However, some dentists speak English for foreigners. This article introduces 20 English-speaking dentists in the 23 wards of Tokyo.
How much does a dentist in Japan cost?
When a foreigner goes to a dentist in Japan, besides the language barrier, he or she may be concerned about the cost. In Japan, general dental treatment, such as cavity treatment and tartar cleaning, is covered by insurance,You pay 30% of the medical fees yourself.only.
Fees vary depending on the nature of the treatment, but in most cases, unless special treatment is required, a one-time fee is2,000 to 5,000 yenIt is often about the same.
Note, however, that many treatments by Japanese dentists are not completed in one session, and you will be charged each time you go to the dentist more than once.
How to make a dentist appointment in Japan
As a rule, Japanese dentistsReservations by phoneto make an appointment. Call to schedule a date and time to receive treatment, and when that date and time arrives, you will go to the dentist to receive treatment. You will choose a date and time that is not already booked up with other patients. You may be able to make an appointment the same day or the next day, but if the dentist is popular and booked up, you will have to make an appointment for a later date.
You can also specify the day and time of the week.
It is also possible to make reservations by specifying the day of the week and time. For example, you can make an appointment for "Monday or Tuesday," "in the morning," or "after 5:00 p.m.". However, if you specify a specific day or time, you may not be able to make an appointment until a week or two later.
English-speaking dentists in central Tokyo area
First, here are some English-speaking dentists in the central Tokyo area (Chiyoda, Chuo-ku, and Minato-ku). Please check the links on their websites for more detailed information on their hours of operation, subjects of treatment, etc.
| Clinic Name | Addresses: (in Japanese) | Phone number | Home Page |
| Motoazabu Hills Dental Clinic Azabu Implant Center | Motoazabu Hills Forest Terrace West, 1-3-3 Motoazabu, Minato-ku | 03-5730-3900 | http://www.hills-dc.com/ |
| Azabu Juban Shopping Street Dentistry | 4F Azabujuban TS Building, 1-8-10 Azabujuban, Minato-ku | 03-6441-2585 | https://www.juban-street-dc.com/ |
| Western Dental Office | 1F HIROO23, 5-14-14 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku | 03-5969-8241 | https://www.yodental.jp/ |
| Soneda Dental Clinic | Plaza Azabu Bldg. 1F, 1-2-16 Mita, Minato-ku | 03-3451-7200 | https://sonedadentaloffice.com/ |
| United Dental Office | Maruyama Building 1F, 2-3-8 Azabudai, Minato-ku | 03-5570-4334 | https://www.uniteddentaloffice.com/ |
English-speaking dentists in the subcenter area
Here are some English-speaking dentists in the subcenter area (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Bunkyo and Toshima wards).
| Clinic Name | Addresses: (in Japanese) | Phone number | Home Page |
| Shinjuku Nishiguchi Dental Clinic | Shinjuku Mitsui Building 4F, 2-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku | 03-3344-4567 | https://www.ikashika.jp/ |
| Sheep Dental Clinic | Nissei Building 4F, 10-1 Wakamatsu-cho, Shinjuku-ku | 03-6457-3001 | http://www.sheepdental.com/ |
| Otsuka Dental Office | 102 Otsukadai House Annex, 1-11-15 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo | 03-5961-0770 | https://otsuka.oeikai.or.jp/ |
| Lila Dental Clinic Yoyogi | 101 Yoyogi FT Building, 1-17-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku | 03-6276-5546 | https://www.lyla-yoyogi.com/ |
| Dr. Kaku's Office | Hiroo Office: 5-9-23 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Yoyogi Uehara Office: 46-17 Oyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo | Hiroo office: 03-5449-3308Yoyogi Uehara office: 03-5452-0118 | http://www.drskaku.com/ja.html |
English-speaking dentists in the eastern area
Recommended English-speaking dentists in the eastern area (Koto, Sumida, Taito, Arakawa, Adachi, Katsushika and Edogawa wards) are listed below.
| Clinic Name | Addresses: (in Japanese) | Phone number | Home Page |
| Okudo Iroha Dentistry and Orthodontics | Spring Bldg. 1F, 2-15-7 Okudo, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo | 03-5875-7171 | https://iroha-dc.jp/ |
| Sobu Dental Clinic | 2F Corpo Oshima, 5-34-17 Oshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo | 03-3636-5331 | https://soubu-shika.com/ |
| Nao Dental Clinic | Fuji Building 2F, 4-2-4 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo | 03-3649-7047 | http://www.nao-dental.com/ |
| Izumi Dentistry | Izumi Building 2F, 4-10-6 Narihira, Sumida-ku, Tokyo | 03-3624-8148 | https://izumi-dentist.com/ |
| Nakazawa Dental Clinic | Soa Building 5F, 3-5-8 Kinshicho, Sumida-ku, Tokyo | 03-3624-7001 | https://www.nakazawa-tmd.com/ |
English-speaking dentists in the western area
The following are recommended English-speaking dentists in the western area (Kita, Itabashi, Nerima, Nakano, Suginami, Setagaya, Shinagawa, Meguro and Ota wards).
| Clinic Name | Addresses: (in Japanese) | Phone number | Home Page |
| Gotanda Mitome Dentistry | 1F Gotanda NT Building, 1-18-9 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo | 03-6420-0341 | https://www.mitome-dc.jp/ |
| Itabashi Station Dentistry | 7-4-1 Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo JR Itabashi East Exit Bldg. 2F | 03-5980-9162 | https://www.itabashi-station-dc.com/ |
| Shiratori Dentistry | 3F Otsuka Building, 5-40-7 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo | 03-3730-4051 | http://shiratori-shika.net/ |
| Kawabuchi Dental Clinic | 5-14-13 Toyotamakita, Nerima-ku, Tokyo | 03-3993-4510 | http://www.kawabuchishika.com/ |
| Shibata Orthodontic Clinic | 2F CS Oi Building, 1-23-2 Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo | 0120-874-948 | http://www.shibatakyousei.com/ |
summary
There are other English-speaking dentists in the 23 wards of Tokyo than those introduced here, but in this article, we have selected and introduced some of our recommended dentists. Please check their hours of operation and the subjects they offer, and find the dentist that best suits your needs.
