Everything we have written for foreigners using dentists in Japan, plus the full list of English-speaking clinics we work with.
28 English-speaking dental clinics across 12 prefectures. Each listing shows the address, the languages spoken and the treatments offered.
Tokyo 9 Kanagawa 4 Hyogo 4 Osaka 2 Okinawa 2 Aichi 1 Chiba 1 Fukuoka 1 Niigata 1 Saitama 1 Shizuoka 1 Tochigi 1 Full directory →
Where the English-speaking clinics are in each city, what to expect, and who we can book for you.
The questions we are asked most often about Japanese health insurance and what it covers at the dentist.
Read the dental insurance FAQ →
39 guides on dental care in Japan, written for people who did not grow up in the system.
Start here if this is your first time looking for a dentist in Japan.
What treatment costs, what national health insurance covers, and what it does not.
What each procedure involves in Japan, how long it takes and what you will pay.
Whitening, veneers and ceramic work — all private-pay, all priced per clinic.
Cleanings, checkups and gum treatment, and how often Japanese clinics expect to see you.
Toothache at night, at the weekend, or while travelling.
Getting treated in Japan as a tourist, without Japanese health insurance.
Children’s dentistry and dental care during pregnancy.
The Japanese you need at the reception desk and in the chair.
Japan Dental Navi collaborates with trusted organizations to better support foreign residents and visitors seeking healthcare in Japan.
A non-profit organization that supports foreign residents and visitors in Japan in accessing appropriate medical services. JHI provides multilingual medical information and collaborates with Japan Dental Navi for dental-related inquiries, referring general health issues to appropriate medical providers.
A non-profit organization that supports international public health through dentistry. JAVDO conducts volunteer dental activities in underserved areas of Vietnam, providing free dental treatment, preventive care, and oral health education to local children and residents.