Family Shikaiinn
Family Shikaiinn is a general dentistry clinic on the 4th floor of the Shubyo Kaikan building in Hongo, Bunkyo — one of Tokyo’s quieter, more residential wards. It’s the kind of neighborhood dental clinic that locals rely on for routine care: cleanings, fillings, checkups, that sort of thing. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth English-spoken appointments is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll have a full English consultation — come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental Japanese is nonexistent. That said, Bunkyo has a solid expat population thanks to the universities nearby, so the staff may have more experience with foreign patients than your average Tokyo neighborhood clinic. Fourth floor access means an elevator ride, worth knowing if mobility matters.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic experience — no frills, but competent and thorough. Appointments tend to run on time, which isn’t universal in Tokyo dental care. Dentists are described as methodical and unhurried during exams. The vibe is calm and low-key rather than polished or modern. It’s not a clinic designed to impress; it’s designed to fix your teeth and send you home.
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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