Choufukitaguchi Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Chofu Station (Keio Line) — 2 min walk
  • Unhurried, thorough appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Choufukitaguchi Shikaiin is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Kenmochi Building in Fuda, Chofu — a quiet residential stretch of western Tokyo, a short walk from Chofu Station on the Keio Line. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine check-ups.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if possible, and manage expectations accordingly. This is a neighborhood clinic serving local residents — not an expat-focused practice. That said, plenty of expats in western Tokyo use exactly these kinds of places without major issues, especially for straightforward procedures where pointing and gesturing get you surprisingly far.

    If you’re living in Chofu or nearby and need a dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth trying.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Wait times seem reasonable for a local practice. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried — not the kind of place that rushes you out. The setting is small and quiet, which some people find reassuring and others find a bit dated. No reports of surprise billing or aggressive upselling of optional treatments.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's not the same as bilingual staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese. For a straightforward cleaning or check-up, a translation app on your phone should get you through. For anything involving diagnosis, treatment plans, or dental history, prepare written notes in Japanese or bring someone who can help.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.choufukitaguchi-dc.com/
    • 東京都調布市布田1-43-9 剣持ビル2階
    • Chofu Station (Keio 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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    Choufukitaguchi Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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