Higashi Kugahara Shika
Higashi Kugahara Shika sits on the second floor of the Tokyu Store in Kugahara — so you’re walking through a supermarket to get to your dentist. That’s very Tokyo, and honestly pretty convenient if you need to grab something after your appointment. They handle standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, the usual.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean fluent English-speaking staff at reception. Expect Japanese to be the working language here. A translation app will likely come in handy, especially for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, come prepared with written notes about what’s bothering you.
It’s a neighborhood clinic serving the local Kugahara community in Ota Ward — not a specialist international clinic, but a solid local option if you live nearby and need dental care without trekking to central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — professional, efficient, and focused on getting the job done. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The supermarket location makes it easy to combine with errands. No reports of exceptional English support, but staff seem patient with communication challenges. Expect a no-frills, competent experience rather than a hand-holding international clinic. Good for routine care; complex cases might need clearer communication planning.
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.kugahara6480.com
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東京都大田区久が原２－２１－４ 東急ストア久が原店２Ｆ
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Kugahara Station (Ota Line) — 3 min walk
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