Family Shikaiinn
Family Shikaiinn sits on the 4th floor of the Shubyo Kaikan building in Bunkyo’s Hongo neighborhood — a dense, academic part of Tokyo full of university buildings and long-established local businesses. This is a general dental clinic serving the surrounding community, not a purpose-built expat destination.
The website has some English content, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically translate to smooth English communication at reception or in the chair. Expect Japanese to be the working language. A translation app will earn its keep here.
That said, Bunkyo is a walkable, well-connected ward, and if you’re living or working near Hongo-sanchome or Kasuga stations, this could be a convenient neighborhood option for routine dental work. Just go in with realistic expectations: this is a local Japanese clinic that’s made some effort toward accessibility, not a bilingual dental practice.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a solid neighborhood dental clinic — thorough examinations, minimal unnecessary upselling, and a calm, no-rush atmosphere. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local practice. The dentists appear methodical and careful rather than rushed. It’s not a flashy modern clinic, but patients seem to leave feeling the job was done properly. The 4th-floor location can feel easy to miss the first time, so budget a few extra minutes to find the entrance.
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 -
http://www.familysika.net/
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東京都文京区本郷２－２６－１１ 種苗会館４Ｆ
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Hongo-sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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