Araki Shika

Total reviews: 345
Tawaramachi Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Araki Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into Mukojima, one of the quieter, more traditionally Japanese corners of Sumida Ward. This isn’t a flashy urban dental chain — it’s a small, local practice that’s been serving the area 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 at the front desk. Bring your Japanese phrasebook or a translation app as backup. The clinic handles standard dental care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, basic restorative work. For expats living in the Mukojima or Oshiage area who want a conveniently local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation and you’ll probably be fine.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss practice. The dentist is described as methodical and unhurried — not the kind of place that rushes you out after ten minutes. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and low-key, very neighborhood-practice energy. Don’t expect a modern spa-style dental suite. Expect a clean, functional clinic where the focus is actually on your teeth.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, download a medical translation app before your visit and consider writing down your symptoms in advance. A Japanese-speaking friend accompanying you would make the experience significantly smoother. Manage expectations accordingly.

    Contact & Location

    • http://araki-shika.net
    • 東京都墨田区向島1-14-3
    • Tawaramachi 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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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