HONJO SHIKA
Honjo Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Sumida Ward, sitting in the quiet residential stretch of Honjo — not exactly a tourist zone, so the patient base is mostly local. That’s worth knowing before you book: this isn’t a clinic built around international patients. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. It likely means someone put in the effort to be accessible, but your mileage may vary depending on who’s working that day. For routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — this kind of local clinic often delivers solid, no-frills care at reasonable Japanese pricing. If you have a complex situation or need detailed discussions about treatment plans in English, come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Sumida isn’t the most expat-heavy area of Tokyo, so English infrastructure here is thinner than you’d find in Minato or Shinjuku.
Patient Feedback
No significant English-language review base exists for this clinic publicly. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood dental practice in Sumida, expect a typical Japanese local clinic experience: efficient appointments, minimal small talk, and a focus on getting the work done. Wait times at smaller clinics like this tend to be shorter than larger hospital-affiliated practices. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or detailed verbal explanations unprompted — bring questions written down.
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.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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