Araki Shika
Araki Shika (荒木歯科クリニック) is a dental clinic tucked inside a residential building in Yoyogi, on the Shibuya side of the neighborhood. The address puts you in a quieter pocket compared to the Shibuya scramble chaos, which is either a feature or a navigation headache depending on your tolerance for Google Maps puzzles.
The clinic has a website with some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients — but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff can hold a full conversation in English. Realistically, expect Japanese to be the working language here. A translation app will earn its keep, especially for intake forms and explaining symptoms. That said, dental appointments are often more manageable than GP visits language-wise — a lot of pointing at teeth and grimacing translates universally.
Standard dental services appear to be the focus: cleanings, fillings, routine care. Nothing in the clinic profile suggests a specialist operation, so come for general dentistry, not complex implant consultations.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for Araki Shika isn’t widely available in English-language sources, so hard data on wait times or staff thoroughness is thin. Based on the clinic profile, it reads as a standard neighborhood dental practice — the kind where appointments run on time and the focus is practical over fancy. Patients familiar with Japanese clinics will feel at home. First-timers should arrive early, fill out forms slowly, and not expect a lot of hand-holding.
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://www.arakidental.net
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東京都渋谷区代々木２－３７－１５ 秀和代々木レジデンス１１８
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Yoyogi Station (JR Yamanote 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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