AokiShika
AokiShika (青木歯科) is a general dental clinic tucked into a residential pocket of Nishi-Shinjuku, about a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station’s west exit. It’s a small, local practice — not a slick expat-facing clinic, but the kind of neighborhood dentist that’s been doing solid work for years.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. Reception may have limited English, so bring a translation app or have your Japanese address and symptoms written out beforehand. Google Translate on your phone will carry you a long way here.
Services cover standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, checkups, and general restorative work. Nothing exotic, but that covers most of what expats actually need.
If you’re in the Shinjuku area and need a dentist who isn’t going to cost you a fortune or have a six-week wait, this is worth a shot. Just go in with realistic language expectations and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback suggests a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood dental experience. The clinic is small, so wait times tend to be reasonable. The dentist is described as thorough and calm — not rushed. It’s a local practice, not a tourist-facing one, so the vibe is quiet and functional rather than polished. Patients who come prepared with basic Japanese phrases or a translation app generally report a smooth enough visit for routine work.
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://gpaoki.com/
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東京都新宿区西新宿４－４１－７ クレベール西新宿１０１
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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