Ichigaya I'S Shika Kyouseishika

Total reviews: 345
Ichigaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Orthodontics and general dentistry combined
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ichigaya I’S Dental sits on the ground and first floors of the Tokyo Life Building in Shinjuku’s Ichigaya area — easy walking distance from Ichigaya Station on the JR Sobu, Yurakucho, and Namboku lines. They cover general dentistry and orthodontics under one roof, so if you come in for a cavity and realize your bite has been off for years, you don’t have to go somewhere else to sort it out.

    English capability here is described as conversational, which in practice means you can get through a consultation and explain your symptoms without miming everything. Don’t expect fluent clinical English, but it’s enough to have a real back-and-forth. Worth having a translation app ready for the paperwork side of things.

    The clinic has a reasonably modern setup and handles the usual expat concerns — checkups, cleanings, fillings, and orthodontic consultations including Invisalign-style options. Not a specialty hospital, but solid for everyday dental needs and alignment work in a part of Tokyo that’s genuinely convenient if you’re commuting through the Ichigaya corridor.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally note the clinic feels organized and unhurried — appointments run close to on time, which isn’t always a given at smaller Tokyo dental offices. The dentists are described as thorough during exams, explaining what they’re doing rather than just working in silence. The dual-floor setup means general and orthodontic patients aren’t crammed into the same waiting area. A few patients mention the cleaning and scaling work is solid without being aggressive.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and at least some clinical staff can hold a basic conversation in English — enough to confirm your appointment, take a brief history, and explain treatment options in simple terms. Don't expect full clinical fluency. Forms are likely in Japanese, so bring a translation app or have your address and insurance details written out in advance. If your dental issue is complex or involves detailed medical history, preparing a written summary beforehand will save everyone time.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.ichigayadc.com/
    • 東京都新宿区市谷田町1-3-1 東京ライフビル1F2F
    • Ichigaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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    Ichigaya I'S Shika Kyouseishika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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