Hoshino Shika
Hoshino Shika is a small dental clinic tucked inside a residential mansion building near Gokokuji Station in Bunkyo — not flashy, but that’s the point. This is a neighborhood dentist doing solid general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness that non-Japanese patients exist, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual setup. Realistically, basic communication might be manageable, but anything nuanced — explaining pain history, understanding treatment options — could get tricky without prep. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. Bunkyo is a quiet, livable ward, and this clinic fits that energy: unfussy, local, functional. Good option if you live nearby and need routine dental work handled without trekking across the city.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume clinic churning through appointments. The dentist is reported to be thorough and patient during explanations. Wait times are generally short. It’s the kind of place where you see the same doctor each visit, which matters if you’re building a relationship with a provider long-term. Nothing flashy, but consistent.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.hoshino-dental.jp
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東京都文京区音羽２－１１－２１ ライオンズマンション護国寺第３ １０２室
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Gokokuji Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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