Ikemura Shika Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ikemura Shika Kurinikku is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the first floor of the Lucher Garden II building in Ikegami, Ota Ward — a quiet residential pocket of south Tokyo. It’s a standard Japanese dental setup: general dentistry, checkups, cleanings, fillings, the usual. Their website has some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English conversation at the front desk. That said, dental visits are often manageable with limited shared language — pointing at teeth, gesturing at X-rays, and a translation app can get you pretty far. The clinic appears to be a small, owner-operated practice rather than a large chain, so expect a more personal feel and likely longer appointment slots than a busy urban mega-clinic. If you live in Ota Ward and need a local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable option worth a call to check current availability and English support before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and sending you out. Wait times seem reasonable for a smaller neighborhood practice. The setting is residential and low-key, not a slick city clinic. Patients appear to feel comfortable returning, which says something. No reports of rushed appointments or dismissive treatment.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent signal — it means they've thought about non-Japanese visitors at least once. But confirmed English-speaking staff? Unclear. Reception may have basic English or none at all. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, and consider calling ahead with a Japanese-speaking friend to confirm what communication support is actually available before your first visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ikemura-dental.com
    • 東京都大田区池上7-6-8 ルシェルガーデンII 1F
    • Ikegami Station (Ikegami 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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    Ikemura Shika Kurinikku

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