Daizawa Apple Shika

Total reviews: 345
Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Daizawa Apple Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the ground floor of Apple Heights Daizawa, a residential building in the quiet Daizawa area of Setagaya. This is solidly local Japan — not an international clinic, not a tourist-facing practice. They’ve put some English content on their website, which is a good sign that they’re at least aware foreign patients exist, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. That said, dentistry is one of those specialties where a lot can be communicated through pointing, X-rays, and a well-placed translation app. The clinic covers standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, check-ups, the usual. Setagaya is a large residential ward, and Daizawa sits between Shimokitazawa and Sangenjaya, so if you’re living in that pocket of southwest Tokyo, this is a convenient local option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood dental practice. Reviews suggest the dentist is careful and doesn’t rush through appointments. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The atmosphere is calm and residential — this isn’t a busy urban dental chain. Patients seem to appreciate the thorough explanations, though how much of that translates for non-Japanese speakers is hard to confirm from available data.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which sets it slightly apart from fully Japanese-only practices. But that doesn't mean reception speaks English confidently. Realistically, bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand, and manage expectations. Dental visits often work out okay even with minimal shared language — the dentist can show you X-rays and point to the problem. Don't expect English intake forms.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.daizawa-adc.com/
    • 東京都世田谷区代沢2-6-12 アップルハイツ代沢1F
    • Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 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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    Daizawa Apple Shika

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