Hayashida Shika

Total reviews: 345
Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • Near Komagome Station (JR + Metro)
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hayashida Shika sits on the second floor of the Minami Ekimae Building in Komagome, a quiet residential pocket of Toshima that’s easy to miss if you don’t know the area. The clinic handles general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual — and the website has some English-language content, which at least signals they’re aware that non-Japanese patients exist. Whether that translates to a smooth chair-side experience in English is less certain. Reception may have basic English, but don’t count on a full bilingual consultation. A translation app on your phone is smart insurance here. That said, Komagome Station is on both the JR Yamanote Line and the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, which makes this genuinely accessible from a lot of Tokyo. If you’re in Toshima or the north side of the Yamanote loop and need a dentist without a long commute, this is a reasonable option to investigate — just go in with realistic expectations on the language front.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills dental experience. The clinic appears well-organized and appointments tend to run on schedule — a genuine plus in a busy urban practice. Dentists are described as thorough without being rushed. The space is compact but clean. It’s not a flashy international clinic, but patients seem to leave feeling like the work actually got done properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English-language sections, which is a decent sign — but it doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or in the treatment room. Some basic English communication is plausible, but a full back-and-forth about treatment options or dental history in English may be a stretch. Bring a translation app, type out key dental vocabulary in advance, or ask a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead. Don't assume — confirm before you book.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.hayashidashika.com
    • 東京都豊島区駒込1-43-14 南駅前ビル2F
    • Komagome Station (JR Yamanote 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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    Hayashida Shika

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