Anazawa Shika

Total reviews: 345
Naruse Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
  • Calm, neighborhood clinic setting
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Anazawa Shika is a dental clinic in Naruse, a quiet residential part of Machida in southwest Tokyo. Machida isn’t a typical expat hub, but if you live in the Tama area or commute through it, this is a solid local option worth knowing about.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation. Bring a translation app and ideally prep some written notes about your symptoms beforehand. The website covers general dentistry, preventive care, and cosmetic treatments.

    For routine stuff — cleanings, fillings, checkups — the language barrier is manageable with a bit of preparation. Complex treatment discussions are where things get harder without a Japanese speaker along.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere — typical of smaller neighborhood dental practices in Japan. Appointment waits are generally short. Dentists are described as thorough and gentle, which tracks with the careful, methodical style common at Japanese dental clinics. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to feel well looked after. No strong pattern of English-specific feedback, which suggests most patients are local Japanese residents.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has Japanese-only reception as far as can be confirmed. The website has some English-adjacent content, but that doesn't mean staff are conversational in English. A translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) will help a lot. Writing down your symptoms and dental history in Japanese beforehand is genuinely useful here. If your Japanese is zero, consider bringing a bilingual friend for anything beyond a basic cleaning.

    Contact & Location

    • https://anazawa-shika.com
    • 東京都町田市成瀬3-1-13
    • Naruse Station (Odakyu 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

    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.
    Anazawa Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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