Iino Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Shinsen Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Iino Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the residential streets of Oyamacho in Shibuya — not the flashy commercial strip, but the quieter side where locals actually live. It’s a small, independent practice rather than a chain clinic, which means you’re seeing the same dentist rather than rotating through staff.

    The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But “some English on the website” doesn’t automatically mean the front desk can hold a conversation. Expect that communication may require patience, a translation app, or Google Translate on your phone. If your dental needs are routine — cleaning, cavity, checkup — you can probably manage fine. Complex treatment discussions will be harder without Japanese support.

    It’s not walking distance from Shibuya Station proper. The Oyamacho address puts you closer to Yoyogi-Uehara or a bus ride in. Factor that into your planning.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried experience — this isn’t a high-volume chain clinic rushing you out the door. The dentist is reported to be thorough and explains procedures step by step. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller practice. The atmosphere is low-key and local. No reports of English-speaking staff, but patients describe the team as patient and willing to work through communication slowly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-facing content on its website, which is a decent sign — they're at least aware that non-Japanese speakers exist. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Reception is likely Japanese-only. Bring a translation app and have your dental history typed out in Japanese if you can. For a cleaning or simple checkup, you'll probably get by. For anything involving treatment decisions or medication, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prep your phrases in advance.

    Contact & Location

    • https://iino.tokyo/
    • 東京都渋谷区大山町9-9
    • Shinsen Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 3 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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    Iino Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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