Ikebukuro Onodera Shika

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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • English-friendly website present
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ikebukuro Onodera Shika sits on the ground floor of the Trepie building in Nishi-Ikebukuro, about a five-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station’s west exit. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants. The website (deradent.com) has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but it’s not clear how far that extends once you’re actually standing at reception. Japanese dental clinics at this level typically have a smooth, professional setup, and Ikebukuro itself is a busy, accessible part of Tokyo where services tend to be well-organized. Don’t assume the English content online means a fully bilingual staff — bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary is limited. That said, the web presence is more internationally aware than the average neighborhood clinic, so there’s a reasonable chance someone can manage basic communication.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clean, well-run clinic with a thorough approach to treatment explanations — doctors here don’t rush you out. Wait times are generally reasonable for the Ikebukuro area. The ground-floor location in a modern building makes access straightforward. No strong reports of English-speaking staff, but the overall atmosphere is calm and professional, which goes a long way when you’re anxious about dental work in a foreign country.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a better sign than nothing, but don't bank on fluent English at the front desk. Reception staff may manage simple check-in phrases, but detailed treatment discussions will likely need a translation app or Google Translate pointed at the doctor's notes. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. If you have a specific or complex dental issue, bringing a bilingual friend or preparing written notes in Japanese beforehand will save everyone time.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.deradent.com
    • 東京都豊島区西池袋2-40-1 トレピエ1階B
    • Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi 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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    Ikebukuro Onodera Shika

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