Chiren Shika Shinryojo
Chiren Shika Shinryojo is a dental clinic in Higashikurume, a quieter residential area in western Tokyo — about 30 minutes from Ikebukuro on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. It sits within the Keirinsou facility network, which gives it a slightly different feel from your typical standalone dental office.
Staff have conversational English, so you can get through an appointment without pulling out Google Translate every five minutes. That said, this isn’t a bilingual clinic with English forms and a dedicated international patient desk — it’s more like having a dentist who can understand what you’re saying and explain the basics back to you clearly.
Routine work — cleanings, fillings, extractions — is well within scope here. If you’re in the Higashikurume or Kiyose area and tired of commuting into central Tokyo just to find an English-friendly dentist, this is a genuinely practical option. Good for expats living in the western suburbs who want solid, accessible dental care without the hassle of a language barrier at every step.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe a calm, no-fuss experience — not a flashy clinic, but one where the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening. Wait times are reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The suburban location means it’s rarely overcrowded. People seem to appreciate that staff make a genuine effort to communicate rather than just nodding through the appointment. Good for routine care; nothing flashy, but reliable.
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.keirinsou.org
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東京都東久留米市中央町４－７－１
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Higashi-Kurume Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) — 3 min walk
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