Asada Shika

Total reviews: 345
Takanban Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line) — 3 min walk
  • Unhurried, thorough appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Asada Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the residential streets of Takaban, Meguro — the kind of area where locals stay loyal for years. They handle the standard range: checkups, cleaning, fillings, crowns, and general dental maintenance. The clinic has some English content on their website, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception likely handles basic communication, but complex treatment discussions may need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend in your corner. That said, smaller neighborhood clinics like this often make up for language gaps with patience and a low-pressure environment — no conveyor-belt dentistry here. If you live in the Gakugei-daigaku or Yutenji area and want a local dentist rather than a big city English-friendly clinic, this is worth a look.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic where the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening before diving in. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is quiet and low-key — not a flashy urban clinic, but thorough and consistent. Patients who return regularly seem genuinely comfortable here. No reports of rushed appointments or hard upsells on unnecessary treatments.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but it doesn't guarantee a smooth English consultation. Reception may handle basic scheduling in English, but treatment explanations will likely be in Japanese. Bring Google Translate or a bilingual friend for anything beyond a routine cleaning. If your Japanese is conversational, you'll be fine. If it's zero, prepare accordingly — this isn't a certified English-friendly clinic.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.asadashika.info/
    • 東京都目黒区鷹番3-23-5
    • Takanban Station (Tokyu Toyoko 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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    Asada Shika

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    Proficiency Score
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