Iias Takao Shika
Iias Takao Shika sits on the second floor of the Iias Takao shopping complex in Hachioji, out in the western reaches of Tokyo. It’s a mall-based dental clinic, which sounds odd until you realize it’s actually convenient — you can grab groceries after getting a filling. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, cavities, basic restorative stuff.
On the English front, the website has some English-facing elements, but don’t count on walking in and having a smooth bilingual experience. This is western Tokyo, not Roppongi — English-fluent staff at this kind of neighborhood clinic would be the exception. Bring a translation app, have your dental history written out in Japanese if you can, and manage expectations. If your issue is straightforward and you’re comfortable pointing at things on a diagram, you’ll probably be fine. For complex treatment conversations, come prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a pretty standard neighborhood dental experience — reasonably efficient appointments, not a long wait if you book ahead, and staff who are professional without being particularly warm or chatty. The mall location means parking is easy and the setup is modern. Nobody’s raving about it, nobody’s complaining loudly. It does the job. For expats, the main variable is communication — patients who came prepared reported smoother visits than those who showed up hoping for English.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://iias-takao-dental.com
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東京都八王子市東浅川町５５０－１ ２Ｆ２４３０区画
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Takao Station (Keio Takao Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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