Ikemura Shika Kurinikku
Ikemura Shika Kurinikku is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in Ikegami, Ota Ward — not a flashy place, but that’s kind of the point. This is a community dentist serving the locals around Ikegami Station, covering the standard range: cleanings, fillings, implants, orthodontics, and pediatric care.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual front desk. It suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist, not necessarily a dedicated English service. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup. If you can manage basic Japanese or have a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead, that’ll smooth things out considerably.
For expats living in southern Ota Ward — Ikegami, Yukigaya, that stretch — this is a genuinely convenient local option rather than a trek into central Tokyo just to see a dentist.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times at smaller neighborhood clinics like this in Tokyo can vary; booking ahead is always smarter than walking in. The ground-floor location in a residential building keeps the atmosphere low-key. Patients familiar with Japanese dental clinics will feel at home; first-timers should know appointments tend to run on a tight schedule.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ikemura-dental.com
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東京都大田区池上７－６－８ ルシェルガーデンＩＩ １Ｆ
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Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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