Iida Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Iida Shika Clinic sits on the second floor of the Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building in Yoyogi, Shibuya — close enough to both Shinjuku and Shibuya stations to be genuinely convenient. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and preventive care.

    The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. The reality at most Tokyo dental clinics this size is somewhere between “basic phrases” and “Google Translate on the counter.” Come prepared with your dental vocabulary written down or a translation app ready.

    That said, Yoyogi-area clinics tend to see enough international patients that staff aren’t surprised by non-Japanese speakers. If your dental needs are routine, the language gap is manageable. Complex treatment discussions — implants, orthodontics, anything requiring nuance — will take more effort to navigate.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clean, modern setup and a dentist who takes time explaining treatment before diving in — not the rushed, assembly-line feel some Tokyo clinics have. Wait times appear reasonable if you book ahead. The Yoyogi location is easy to reach, which helps when you’re already anxious about a dental visit. No strong pattern of English-fluent staff in reviews, but patients don’t report feeling dismissed or ignored either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English sections, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. No confirmed reports of a bilingual dentist or coordinator. For a cleaning or straightforward filling, pointing and a translation app will probably get you through. For anything involving treatment planning, diagnosis discussion, or billing questions, prepare written notes in Japanese or bring someone who can translate. Don't wing it on a root canal.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.iida-dent.com/
    • 東京都渋谷区代々木3-22-7 新宿文化クイントビル2F
    • Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin 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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    Iida Shika Clinic

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