Apple Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nakanobu Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Near Nakanobu Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Apple Shika Clinic sits in Nakanobu, a quiet residential pocket of Shinagawa that most expats never stumble into. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice — general dentistry, cleanings, fillings, the usual — not a flashy international clinic. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English-speaking staff waiting to greet you. This is a local clinic that may accommodate you, not one built around you. If your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic pointing. That said, Nakanobu Station is literally steps away, which makes getting there painless from central Shinagawa. Best suited for expats with some Japanese ability, or those willing to navigate a language gap for solid, no-frills dental care in a neighborhood that won’t charge you Roppongi prices.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — this isn’t a clinic rushing you out the door. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, even if that explanation lands better in Japanese. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, which helps if dental anxiety is your thing. Not much in the way of online reviews from English-speaking patients specifically, so the expat experience here is somewhat of an unknown quantity.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is a baseline good sign — they're aware international patients exist. But that doesn't mean the front desk can hold a conversation in English. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff, no evidence of English intake forms, and no interpreter service listed. Realistically, you'll want Google Translate or a bilingual friend for your first visit. Routine stuff — pointing at a tooth, nodding at X-rays — is manageable. Complex treatment discussions are where the language gap will actually matter.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.apple-dc.net/
    • 東京都品川区中延5-7-9 パシフィックコート中延104
    • Nakanobu 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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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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