Akiyama Shikaiin
Akiyama Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in Kamiochiai, a quiet corner of Shinjuku ward that most expats never end up in. This is not a clinic designed around international patients — it’s a local dentist serving local people. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk or English-language forms waiting for you.
If you’re in the Ochiai or Nakai area and need dental work without trekking to a more central expat-friendly clinic, this is worth a shot. Come prepared with a translation app and your Japanese health insurance card. For routine work — cleaning, fillings, a checkup — the language barrier is manageable. For complex procedures or consultations where nuance matters, you might want to confirm English availability before booking.
Accessible from Kamiochiai Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line or Nakai Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood practice — thorough cleanings, no unnecessary upselling, and a calm atmosphere. Wait times tend to be reasonable when you book ahead. The dentist is described as methodical and unhurried, which counts for a lot. Don’t expect a lot of small talk; this is a heads-down, get-the-work-done kind of place. Patients seem to appreciate that.
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://www.ak-dg.com/
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東京都新宿区上落合１－１－１５ 落合パークファミリア１Ｆ
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Ochiai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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