Fukushima Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Fukushima Shikaiin is a small dental clinic tucked on the second floor of Fukusho Building in Tomioka, Koto Ward — a residential-leaning part of east Tokyo that doesn’t see a ton of foreign foot traffic. That context matters: this isn’t a clinic built around international patients. Their website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness that non-Japanese speakers exist, but don’t walk in expecting a bilingual front desk or English intake forms.

    For routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — the language barrier is manageable with a translation app and some patience. If you need to explain something complicated, prepare your symptoms in Japanese beforehand or bring a Japanese-speaking friend. The clinic appears to be a general family dentistry practice rather than a specialist center, so if you need orthodontics or oral surgery, you may end up being referred elsewhere.

    Location is walkable from Monzen-Nakacho Station, which makes it reasonably accessible from central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Fukushima Shikaiin is limited in English-language spaces, so there’s no strong pattern to report yet. What the clinic setup suggests: a small, neighborhood-style practice where the dentist likely handles most appointments personally. That often means more consistent care and less of a conveyor-belt feel. Wait times at smaller Tokyo dental clinics tend to be reasonable if you book ahead. Nothing here screams specialist destination — it reads as a solid local option for straightforward dental needs.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a mild positive signal, but it doesn't confirm bilingual staff on-site. Realistically, reception is probably Japanese-only or very limited English. For a cleaning or simple procedure, Google Translate or a medical Japanese phrasebook will get you through. For anything involving diagnosis, treatment options, or dental history — prepare a written summary in Japanese, or bring someone who can interpret. Don't assume English forms exist. Go in with low expectations on language and you'll likely be fine.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.fukushima-dentalclinic.com
    • 東京都江東区富岡1-12-1 福照ビル2F
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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