Ikebukuro Hanarabi kyosei sika Kamiya Kamiya
Ikebukuro Hanarabi Kyosei Shika Kamiya is an orthodontics-focused dental clinic sitting on the third floor of the Solare building in Ikebukuro 2-chome — walkable from Ikebukuro Station’s west exits. The name says it all: “hanarabi” means tooth alignment, so if you’re here for braces, Invisalign, or general orthodontic work, you’re in the right place. General dentistry is also on the menu.
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. Reality is murky. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for anything beyond pointing at your teeth. That said, Ikebukuro is well-connected and easy to reach from most parts of Tokyo, and the clinic’s third-floor location is quiet despite the busy neighborhood below.
Best suited for expats who need orthodontic consultation and can manage basic communication or are comfortable using Google Translate to bridge gaps.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clean, organized clinic with a clear orthodontic specialty focus. Doctors tend to be thorough during consultations, taking time to explain treatment plans visually — useful when language is a barrier. Wait times appear reasonable for the area. The third-floor location keeps it calmer than street-level clinics. Patients note the staff are professional and not dismissive of foreign patients, even when communication gets a bit clunky.
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://www.kdc-ikebukuro.com
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東京都豊島区池袋２－７－５ ソラーレ３Ｆ
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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