Honda Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shakujii Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
  • Quiet residential clinic location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Honda Shika Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice tucked into the residential streets of Mukoyama, Nerima — not a busy commercial strip, so you’ll want to navigate by address rather than spotting it from a main road. The clinic handles general dentistry: checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing. Nothing exotic, but solid day-to-day dental care.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience at the front desk. Nerima isn’t exactly expat central, so this clinic likely sees fewer foreign patients than clinics in Shinjuku or Shibuya. That means staff may be less practiced at navigating language gaps on the fly. Come prepared — Google Translate or a translation app will help, and writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand is genuinely useful here. If your dental issue is straightforward, you’ll probably manage fine. If you need to explain complex symptoms or treatment history, bring backup.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Honda Shika Clinic is limited online, which tracks for a quiet neighborhood practice in Nerima. The clinic appears to run on a smaller, more personal scale — likely shorter wait times than chain dental clinics, and a doctor who knows returning patients. Don’t expect the polished efficiency of a big-city dental chain. This feels more like a local family dentist, which some people prefer and others find frustrating when they need fast, streamlined care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Nerima has a smaller expat population, so the team likely has limited practice with English consultations. Assume Japanese-primary communication. A translation app is practical, not optional. If you have a complex dental history or need to discuss treatment options in detail, consider bringing a Japanese-speaking friend or preparing written notes in Japanese ahead of your visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.dental-honda.com
    • 東京都練馬区向山3-21-28-1F
    • Shakujii Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Honda Shika Clinic

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