Ichimaru Shika iin
Ichimaru Shika iin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the residential backstreets of Ikebukuro Honcho, in Toshima Ward. It’s not a flashy city-center practice — this is the kind of place locals have been going to for years. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English-speaking experience. You may well get through fine, especially for routine stuff like cleanings or fillings, but if you need to explain complex symptoms or discuss a treatment plan in detail, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or have Google Translate ready on your phone. Ikebukuro Station is close enough to make this accessible without being right in the thick of the chaos. If you live in Toshima and need a local dentist rather than trekking across town to a foreigner-focused clinic, this is worth a try — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-fuss clinic with shorter wait times than you’d expect at busier Ikebukuro practices. The dentists come across as thorough and methodical rather than rushing you out the door. It’s a small practice, so the atmosphere is quieter and more personal than chain dental clinics. Nothing flashy — just solid, competent work in a low-key setting that regulars seem to appreciate and return to.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ichimarusika.com
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東京都豊島区池袋本町３－２２－３
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Meiji-dori Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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