Higami Shika Tachikawa Kurinikku
Higami Shika Tachikawa Clinic is a dental practice sitting inside the Tachikawa Tosei Building VII in Nishikicho, Tachikawa — a straightforward area to navigate if you’re already living or working out west of central Tokyo. This is a general dentistry setup, so expect the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, that kind of thing.
For English speakers, they have conversational English capability, which puts them ahead of most neighborhood dental clinics. You won’t need to show up armed with a translation app or a bilingual friend just to explain which tooth hurts. That said, this isn’t a fully bilingual clinic — complex treatment explanations may still require some patience and back-and-forth. Check their website at higami-dental.com before booking to confirm current English availability, since staffing shifts happen.
Tachikawa is a solid transit hub with JR Chuo Line access, so getting here isn’t the ordeal it might sound like if you’re coming from central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to appreciate that communication doesn’t immediately break down at the front desk — a low bar, but a real one for expats in outer Tokyo. The clinic runs as a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice, which means treatment is methodical and thorough, sometimes spread across multiple visits for what might be a single appointment elsewhere. Wait times are generally reasonable. The vibe is professional and calm rather than particularly warm or flashy.
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://higami-dental.com
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東京都立川市錦町３－５－１ 立川トーセイビルⅦ１０１
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo/Tama/Oume Lines) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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