AIKA SHIKA IIN

Total reviews: 345
Magomé Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • English-language website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Aika Shika Iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Higashi-Magome in Ota Ward — not a flashy international clinic, just a working local dentist that’s been serving the area for years. They cover the standard dental range: checkups, cleaning, fillings, extractions, and cosmetic work. Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual front desk. You’ll likely need some basic Japanese or a translation app for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing. If you live in southern Tokyo and need a dentist who won’t require you to trek to Shibuya or Shinjuku for basic care, this is worth knowing about. Appointments are recommended.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-nonsense clinic. The dentist is described as thorough without being alarmist — the kind who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling away. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The environment is clean and straightforward. Nothing fancy, but patients seem to leave without complaints, which for a dentist is honestly the best outcome.

    English Language Proficiency

    Their website has an English section, which is a decent sign — they're aware foreign patients exist. But confirmed bilingual staff? That's unclear. Reception likely speaks minimal English. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode is your friend here), and consider writing down your symptoms or dental history in Japanese beforehand. Forms are probably Japanese-only. Manageable if you're resourceful, stressful if you're not.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.aikashika.com/
    • 東京都大田区東馬込2-5-17
    • Magomé Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 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

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    AIKA SHIKA IIN

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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