Chiba Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nihombashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Chiba Shika Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Izumi Building in Nihonbashi Honcho — a quiet, business-district pocket of Chuo that’s easy to reach from multiple Nihonbashi-area stations. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely some cosmetic and restorative work.

    The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a good sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “English on the website” and “English at reception” are two different things. What that means in practice is genuinely unclear. You might get a dentist who can manage basic dental vocabulary in English, or you might be navigating everything through a translation app. Going in with Google Translate ready and your dental history written out in Japanese is smart preparation either way.

    For expats working in the Nihonbashi or Ningyocho area, the location is genuinely convenient for a lunchtime or after-work appointment.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic yet. Japanese reviews, where available, tend to reflect typical neighborhood dental office experiences: reasonably prompt appointments, a calm and clean environment, and a dentist who takes time to explain treatment options. As a business-district clinic, it likely handles scheduled appointments efficiently. First-time patients should expect standard new-patient intake paperwork, probably only in Japanese.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic posts some English content online, which puts it ahead of many local dental offices. But there's no confirmed evidence of English-speaking reception or clinical staff. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If you go, have your insurance card, any allergy information, and a description of your symptoms ready in Japanese text — screenshot from Google Translate works fine. Basic dental vocabulary (tooth number, pain, sensitivity) tends to travel reasonably well even with limited shared language.

    Contact & Location

    • https://chiba-j-dental.com
    • 東京都中央区日本橋本町2-4-12 イズミビルディング1F
    • Nihombashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) — 2 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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    Chiba Shika Clinic

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