HIMAWARI SHIKAIIN
Himawari Shikaiin is a general dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Washimi Building in Minamisuna, Koto Ward — not the most central Tokyo neighborhood, but solidly reachable if you’re living in the eastern wards. They cover the usual dental bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely some cosmetic work. The website has some English content, which is a decent signal — it means they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, don’t assume fluent English-speaking staff will greet you at the door. You might get someone who can manage basic dental vocabulary in English, or you might need to lean on Google Translate for anything complicated. If you live nearby in Koto or Edogawa and need a reliable neighborhood dentist, this is worth a try. Just come prepared: bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese if you can, and don’t expect the intake forms to be in English.
Patient Feedback
No large volume of English-language reviews exists for this clinic publicly. Based on its neighborhood positioning, expect a typical small Japanese dental practice: efficient, thorough, and no-nonsense. Japanese dental clinics at this scale tend to run on tight schedules with minimal waiting if you book ahead. The dentist likely takes time with explanations, but those explanations will probably be in Japanese. Bring patience and a phone.
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.himawari-dc.com/
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東京都江東区南砂２－２９－８ ワシミビル１Ｆ
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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