CHILD Shika
CHILD Shika (ちゃいるど歯科医院) sits on the second floor of a building in Sengawa, a quiet residential pocket of Chofu in western Tokyo. The name leans child-friendly, and the clinic does cater to kids, but adults are welcome too — it’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, implants, orthodontics.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth bilingual consultation. English capability at the front desk is unconfirmed. If your Japanese is limited, bringing a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend is the safer move. That said, dental work is visual enough that you can often get through an appointment with basic communication and some pointing.
Sengawa Station on the Keio Line is the closest access point — about 30 minutes from Shinjuku. If you’re living in Chofu, Fuchu, or nearby Setagaya, this is a genuinely convenient local option. Not a downtown international clinic, but a solid neighborhood practice.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume conveyor-belt clinic. The child-friendly setup means the waiting area is relaxed rather than sterile. Dentists are noted for being thorough and explaining procedures step by step, which helps even when language is a barrier. Wait times appear reasonable for a suburban practice. No consistent reports of English-speaking staff, but the overall tone seems patient and accommodating.
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 -
https://www.child-sengawa.com/
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東京都調布市仙川町１－１８－１０ 仙川倉林ビルＡ棟２階南側
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Sengawa Station (Keio Sagamihara Line) — 2 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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