Asano Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Naka-Meguro Station (Hibiya Line) — 8 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Asano Shika Clinic sits on the third floor of a small building in Meguro’s Taira-machi neighborhood — not the flashiest location, but a solid local dental practice that gets the job done. They handle the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and basic cosmetic work. English isn’t fluent here, but staff can manage conversational exchanges well enough to get through an appointment without a full meltdown. You’ll want to know some basic dental vocabulary or have a few phrases ready, but they’re used to working with foreign patients and won’t just stare blankly at you. The clinic is a reasonable option if you’re in Meguro or the surrounding area and need reliable, no-fuss dental care without hunting down a fully bilingual specialist clinic. Not a boutique expat-focused operation, but competent, accessible, and honest about what they can communicate. Good for routine work.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume churn operation. The dentist takes time to explain what they’re doing, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious about a language gap. Wait times are typically reasonable for a local clinic. Nothing fancy in terms of décor or tech, but the clinical work is careful and thorough. People tend to come back, which says something.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception can handle basic English — booking, confirming appointments, explaining costs. Mid-appointment explanations work for simple procedures, though complex treatment plans may need a translation app to fill gaps. Forms are in Japanese, so bring your health insurance card and be ready to fill things out with some help. Not a bilingual clinic, but communicative enough that most expats report getting through appointments without major confusion.

    Contact & Location

    • http://asanoshikaclinic.jp/
    • 東京都目黒区平町1-26-16 栗山ビル3F
    • Naka-Meguro Station (Hibiya Line) — 8 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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    Asano Shika Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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