Aoi Shika Clinic
Aoi Shika Clinic sits in a residential corner of Nakano-ku, tucked into the ground floor of a small apartment building on a quiet street. It’s a neighborhood dental clinic — not a flashy multi-chair operation, but a focused practice that handles the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and basic cosmetic work.
For English speakers, the situation is workable. Staff have conversational English ability, so you’re not going in completely blind. Don’t expect fluent clinical explanations, but simple back-and-forth about what’s hurting and what the treatment plan looks like should be manageable. A translation app as backup never hurts.
The clinic is small and appointment-based, which keeps wait times reasonable. Nakano itself is an easy neighborhood to navigate — well-connected by JR Chuo Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line — so getting here isn’t the ordeal that some outer-ward clinics can be.
If you’re in Nakano or nearby and need a dentist you can actually communicate with, this is a solid, low-drama option.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe Aoi Shika as calm and unhurried — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times are generally short when you book ahead. The setting is modest and the equipment is standard for a Japanese neighborhood clinic, nothing cutting-edge but nothing outdated either. People seem to leave feeling like they were actually listened to, which in dental care counts for a lot.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.aoiclinic.com/
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東京都中野区新井５－８－１１ グレースアイビー１Ｆ
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Arai Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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