Asakusa Shika
Asakusa Shika sits in Higashi-Asakusa, a quieter residential pocket just east of the tourist chaos around Senso-ji. It’s a general dental clinic run under the Issuikai medical corporation, handling the usual range of checkups, cleanings, fillings, and more involved restorative work.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign — at minimum, someone there has thought about non-Japanese patients. But “English content on the website” and “English spoken fluently at reception” are two very different things. Don’t walk in expecting a bilingual consultation. A translation app is your friend here, and showing up with your symptoms or concerns written out in Japanese will make everyone’s life easier.
The Higashi-Asakusa location is accessible but not the most convenient — you’re looking at a walk from Asakusa or Minowa stations. If you’re living in Taito ward or the surrounding shitamachi area, this is a sensible local option. If you’re trekking from across Tokyo specifically for English service, look elsewhere first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent neighborhood dental practice — thorough cleanings, clear explanations of treatment plans (in Japanese), and no sense of being rushed. The clinic feels small and local rather than corporate. Wait times appear reasonable for scheduled appointments. Patients seem to feel the dentists take their time rather than pushing unnecessary procedures. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place locals trust for routine and ongoing care.
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://asakusashika.jp/
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東京都台東区東浅草１－２－８ 末崎ビル１－２Ｆ
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Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
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