Gurin Shika
Gurin Shika (グリーン歯科) is a neighborhood dental clinic in Higashikurume, a quieter residential area in western Tokyo. It sits on the ground floor of the Rainbow Takiyama building on Maezawa, which makes it easy to spot and accessible without navigating a big hospital complex.
The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely cosmetic and orthodontic consultations based on their website. The site has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the dentists or reception staff are fully fluent. Expect a Japanese-primary environment with possible basic English at the front desk.
If you’re coming from central Tokyo, Higashikurume is a bit of a trek — it’s on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Worth it if you live in the area. If you’re based in Shinjuku or further east, there are probably closer options to consider first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — typical of smaller neighborhood practices in residential Tokyo. Appointments tend to run on schedule, and the dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed. It’s not a flashy urban clinic, but that’s kind of the point. Locals seem to return regularly, which usually says more than any review. Nothing dramatic reported in either direction.
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://greenshika.jp/
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東京都東久留米市前沢４－６－２０ レインボウ滝山１Ｆ
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Takiyama Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 5 min walk
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