Hirota Shika
Hirota Shika is a dental clinic tucked into the ground floor of N Building in Nishikicho, Tachikawa — a residential part of western Tokyo that’s convenient if you’re living or working out that way. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients. But whether that translates to a fully English-capable reception or bilingual chair-side explanations is genuinely unclear. You might get someone comfortable in English, or you might be leaning heavily on Google Translate and pointing at your teeth. If your Japanese is zero, call ahead or email before booking. Tachikawa is well-connected via JR Chuo Line, so it’s reachable from central Tokyo without much pain.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — not the kind of place rushing you out the door. The dentists tend to explain what they’re doing before they do it, which patients appreciate. Wait times appear reasonable. The Tachikawa location means it draws a local crowd rather than a transient one, so the vibe is neighborhood practice, not busy city clinic.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.hirotashika.jp/
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東京都立川市錦町２－１－２６ Ｎ Ｂｕｉｌｄｉｎｇ１階 Ｂ
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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