Hanakawado Sikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • Near Asakusa Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hanakawado Sikaiin is a dental clinic tucked into the 4th and 5th floors of the Elise Kataoka Building in Taito, one of Tokyo’s older, more traditional downtown neighborhoods. The area sits close to Asakusa, so it’s got a distinctly local feel — not the kind of international-facing clinic you’d find in Hiroo or Shinjuku.

    The clinic’s website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but it’s not clear whether that translates to English-speaking staff on the floor. Don’t show up expecting a fluent English consultation without confirming first. A quick email or phone call ahead of your visit is worth doing.

    For expats living in or near Taito — or anyone already spending time around Asakusa — this is a geographically convenient option for standard dental work. For those coming from further out, it’d be worth verifying the English situation before making the trip.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback is limited in English-language sources, which itself tells you something — this clinic draws mostly local Japanese patients. Those who have visited describe it as a straightforward neighborhood dental office: no frills, functional, and reasonably efficient. Wait times appear typical for a mid-sized Tokyo clinic. The multi-floor setup means some separation between reception and treatment areas, which can feel a bit disjointed on a first visit.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — there's English content on their website, which puts them ahead of many neighborhood dental offices in Taito. But whether that means staff can hold a dental conversation in English is genuinely unclear. No confirmed English-speaking dentist or receptionist on record. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or ask a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead and confirm what support is available.

    Contact & Location

    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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    Hanakawado Sikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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