Hachiouji Shika
Hachiouji Shika sits on the third floor of the Ito-Yokado department store in Hachioji — which means you can grab groceries after getting a filling, which is honestly a solid consolation prize. It’s run under the Takanawa-kai medical corporation and covers standard dental work: cleanings, cavities, implants, orthodontics, the usual.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Hachioji is a suburban Tokyo city — not an expat hub — so full English support is not guaranteed. Bring your Japanese dental vocabulary or a translation app, and write down your symptoms beforehand. If you live out west along the Keio or JR Chuo line, this is a genuinely convenient option. If you’re coming from central Tokyo specifically for English service, that’s a gamble not worth taking without calling ahead first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a reasonably organized clinic with decent wait management — being inside a shopping complex helps since you can kill time if they’re running behind. Dentists are described as thorough and professional. The in-store location makes it accessible and less intimidating than a standalone clinic. No strong pattern of complaints, but also no standout praise specifically about international patient experience.
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 -
https://www.hachioji-dentalclinic.com/
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東京都八王子市狭間町１４６２－１ イトーヨーカドー八王子店３階
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Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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