Claire Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Mitaka Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Claire Shika Clinic sits on the second floor of a SunDrug building in Mure, Mitaka — not the most glamorous location, but practical and easy to find once you know it’s above the pharmacy. This is a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care. Staff have conversational English, which means you can get through an appointment without a translation app, though complex treatment discussions might need some patience and pointing at diagrams. It’s a neighborhood clinic with a local feel — not a big expat-facing practice, but not intimidating either. If you live in western Tokyo and need reliable dental care without the commute into central wards, this is a reasonable option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe Claire Shika as calm and unhurried — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times are generally short for a Tokyo clinic. The setting is modest but clean. It reads less like a polished urban practice and more like a dependable local dentist, which for many people is exactly what they want.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and dental staff have enough English to handle check-ins, basic symptom descriptions, and treatment explanations at a functional level. You won't need to bring a Japanese-speaking friend for a cleaning or simple procedure. For detailed treatment plans or billing questions, things may slow down a bit. Forms are likely in Japanese, so having your basic info written out in Japanese beforehand is smart. Manageable, not seamless.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.clair-shika.jp
    • 東京都三鷹市牟礼5-8-11 サンドラッグ2F
    • Mitaka Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 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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    Claire Shika Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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