Hikarigaoka Kodomo Shika Kyouseishika
Hikarigaoka Kodomo Shika Kyouseishika sits on the second floor of IMA Chuo-kan in Hikarigaoka, Nerima — a family-heavy residential area in northwest Tokyo built around a large park and shopping complex. The clinic focuses on kids’ dentistry and orthodontics, so if you’ve got a child who needs a checkup, cavity work, or braces consultation, this is the kind of place designed with that in mind rather than a general adult practice that also sees kids.
English capability here is conversational — enough to get through appointments without pulling out Google Translate every five minutes, though you shouldn’t expect fluent clinical explanations in English. Some English resources are available, which helps with forms and basic instructions. The IMA complex location is genuinely convenient — it’s a shopping center with parking and easy access, so you can stack errands around the appointment. For expat families in Nerima or nearby Itabashi and Nerima wards, this is one of the more practical options for pediatric and orthodontic dental care without having to trek into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patients note the clinic feels genuinely child-focused — the environment is set up to keep kids calm rather than anxious. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which parents appreciate. The orthodontic consultations are reportedly thorough, with clear explanations of treatment timelines. Staff are described as patient and unhurried. The IMA building location gets consistent praise for convenience — easy to find, parking available, and other shops nearby if you’re killing time between appointments.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://hikarik.jp/access.html
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東京都練馬区光が丘５－１－１ ＩＭＡ中央館２階
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Hikarigaoka Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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