AI shika
AI Shika (あい歯科医院) is a general dental clinic tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Nishi-Chōfu, a quiet pocket of Chōfu City in western Tokyo. It’s not in the thick of the city — you’re looking at about 30 minutes from Shinjuku — but for expats living in Chōfu, Fuchū, or Setagaya, this is a genuinely convenient local option.
The clinic handles standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, checkups, that kind of thing. The website has some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. Whether staff can hold a real English conversation is unclear — bring your translation app just in case, and maybe prep a few key phrases about your symptoms beforehand.
It’s a neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-specialist practice. If you’re comfortable navigating basic communication gaps and just need solid everyday dental care near where you live, it’s worth a look.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited online in English. Based on its setup as a small neighborhood dental practice, expect a fairly standard Japanese clinic experience — efficient, thorough, and no-nonsense. Wait times at local clinics like this can vary depending on appointment load. Booking ahead is the safer move. The ground-floor location in a residential building keeps the atmosphere low-key rather than clinical-corporate.
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://ai-dental.cihp2.jp/
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東京都調布市上石原２－２９－８ フォレドミール西調布１Ｆ
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Nishi-Chofu Station (Keio Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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