Hattori Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hattori Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the first floor of the Asano Building in Nishi-Kasai, Edogawa. It’s the kind of place that handles the full range of dental work — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions — without the sterile corporate feel of a chain clinic. For expats in the area, the practical upside is that staff have conversational English, which takes the edge off trying to explain a toothache or understand a treatment plan. Don’t expect full bilingual consultations, but you won’t be miming at the front desk either. Nishi-Kasai has a sizable expat community, and clinics here tend to be more accustomed to foreign patients than you’d find in other parts of Edogawa. Straightforward, local, and accessible — this is your go-to if you live west of Kasai and need reliable dental care without the language barrier being a total wall.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, no-fuss experience — minimal wait times for booked appointments, and a dentist who explains what he’s doing rather than just drilling and billing. The clinic is small, so it feels personal rather than rushed. Not a flashy setup, but the work is solid and the communication is clear enough that most English-speaking patients leave understanding their treatment plan.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception has conversational English — enough to check you in, confirm your appointment, and handle basic questions. The dentist can communicate in English at a functional level, so you'll understand what's being treated and why. Don't expect forms in English or a fully bilingual experience, but a translation app as backup never hurts. For the Nishi-Kasai area, this is a relatively comfortable option for English speakers.

    Contact & Location

    • http://hattori-shika.com/
    • 東京都江戸川区西葛西3-22-1 浅野ビル1F
    • Nishi-Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 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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    Hattori Shikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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