Hara Shikaiin
Hara Shikaiin sits on the third floor of Oak Building in Kashiwacho, Tachikawa — a residential area in western Tokyo that’s a bit off the expat radar but well-connected by train. This is a general dental clinic run under the medical corporation Kashiwa no Ha, so there’s some organizational structure behind it rather than a solo-dentist setup.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese if you can, and confirm your appointment details carefully. For routine stuff — cleanings, fillings, a checkup — the language barrier is manageable. For complex treatment discussions, you’ll want backup.
Tachikawa itself has decent dental options, so this clinic competes in a real local market. The implant-focused domain name (tachikawa-imp.com) suggests they do implant work, which tracks with the corporate dental group structure. Worth a call if you’re based in western Tokyo and need a dentist who at least made some effort toward English accessibility.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language spaces, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The corporate dental group structure typically means standardized procedures and reasonable wait management — you’re less likely to be left sitting for an hour past your appointment. The implant focus suggests the dentists have specialist-level training beyond basic general dentistry. Patients in Tachikawa generally report that local clinics are thorough if unhurried. Expect a professional, no-frills 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 -
http://www.tachikawa-imp.com
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東京都立川市柏町４－１５－１ オークビル３階
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 5 min walk
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