HONJO SHIKA
Honjo Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Sumida Ward, tucked into the residential streets of Honjo — not a flashy international clinic, just a working local dentist that’s been serving the area for years. The address puts you in old-school shitamachi Tokyo, east of Asakusa, which means this isn’t a spot most expats stumble across unless they live nearby.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is more than most local dentists bother with — but don’t take that as a promise of fluent English-speaking staff. Realistically, you’re probably looking at a dentist who can handle basic dental vocabulary in English, maybe with some back-and-forth on a phone translator for the complicated stuff.
If you live in Sumida or the eastern wards and need a dentist without trekking to Roppongi or Shinjuku for the “international” options, this is worth a call. Routine work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — is manageable here even with limited Japanese. Just don’t expect a bilingual consultation experience.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for Honjo Shika is sparse in English-language circles, which tracks for a neighborhood clinic in a less expat-heavy ward. Local Japanese reviews suggest a straightforward, no-frills practice — thorough examinations, honest treatment recommendations, and a dentist who doesn’t push unnecessary procedures. Wait times appear reasonable for a small clinic. The vibe is calm and local rather than polished and clinical. Expect a traditional Japanese dental experience: quiet, efficient, professional.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.sepia.dti.ne.jp/honjodentaloffice/
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東京都墨田区本所１－２３－８
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Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 5 min walk
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