Chino Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Yashio Station (Rinkai Line) — 5 min walk
  • Neighborhood clinic, shorter waits
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Chino Shikaiin is a small dental clinic tucked into a residential area of Yashio, Shinagawa — not the most central location, but easy enough if you’re living or working in the southern Tokyo corridor. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and basic restorative work.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — enough to get through a standard appointment with some patience and maybe a translation app on standby. Staff may have limited conversational English, so coming with your symptoms written down in Japanese is always a smart move at places like this.

    It’s a neighborhood clinic, not an expat-focused dental center. That means shorter waits, a more personal feel, and prices that reflect local rather than international rates. If you’re in the Shinagawa area and need reliable, no-frills dental care without trekking to a big city clinic, this is worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than rushing you out. Wait times tend to be reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The setting is quiet and low-key, which some patients find reassuring. It’s not a flashy setup, but the standard of clinical care seems solid and consistent for routine dental needs.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-language content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't mean fluent English at the front desk. Expect basic communication at best. Receptionists may manage simple exchanges, but detailed medical history or treatment explanations will likely happen in Japanese. Use Google Translate or a medical translation app. Writing your symptoms and dental history in Japanese before you arrive will save everyone time and make the appointment go much smoother.

    Contact & Location

    • http://chino-dc.com
    • 東京都品川区八潮5-6-37-104
    • Yashio Station (Rinkai Line) — 5 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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    Chino Shikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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