Hounancho Atsushi Shika
Hounancho Atsushi Shika is a general dental clinic sitting in Nakano’s Minamidai neighborhood, a quiet residential pocket that doesn’t get much expat foot traffic. That means this isn’t a clinic built around foreign patients — but it’s not hostile to them either. The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness that non-Japanese speakers exist, though don’t expect fluent English at the front desk. For routine work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — you can probably get by with a translation app and some patience. The clinic appears to be a standard neighborhood dentist: small, local, practical. No frills, no specialist drama. If you live in Nakano or nearby and need a dentist without trekking to Shinjuku or Shibuya, this is worth knowing about. Just go in prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried dentist who explains treatment before proceeding. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-key — no assembly-line vibe. Some patients appreciate that the doctor doesn’t push unnecessary procedures. It’s the kind of place where you see the same face each visit, which counts for something.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.atsuden.jp
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東京都中野区南台５－３２－１
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Nakano Station (Tozai Line) — 12 min walk
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