Iijima Shika
Iijima Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the residential heart of Ogikubo, Suginami — the kind of area where locals have been going to the same dentist for years. It covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general oral care. Nothing flashy, just solid everyday dentistry.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff can hold a full conversation with you chairside. Expect Japanese to be the working language. If your dental issue is routine — pointing at a tooth, miming pain — you’ll probably manage. For anything complex like treatment planning or explaining a medical history, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or have Google Translate ready on your phone.
Ogikubo Station (JR Chuo Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) is close by, making this reasonably accessible from central Tokyo. Good option if you live in west-side Tokyo and need a local dentist without traveling far.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a quiet, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. The dentist has a reputation for being thorough rather than rushed — not the kind of place that pushes unnecessary procedures. The atmosphere is calm and low-key. It’s a small practice, so you’re not getting lost in a crowd. Most reviewers are local Japanese patients; expat-specific feedback is limited.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://iijima-shikaiin.com
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東京都杉並区荻窪３－１４－６
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Ogikubo Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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