Inoue Shika

Total reviews: 345
Hamura Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 min walk
  • Corporate-affiliated structured practice
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Inoue Shika is a general dental clinic in Hamura, a quieter residential city in the far western edge of Tokyo — think less Yamanote hustle, more suburban neighborhood feel. The clinic operates under a medical corporation (雄愛会), which usually signals a more organized, structured practice than a solo dentist setup. Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to actual English-speaking staff at the front desk or chairside is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth conversation without prep. Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, checkups — are almost certainly on offer. If you’re living out in the Ome or Hamura area and need a local dentist, this is worth a call. Just have Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend on standby for your first contact.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its structure as a corporate-affiliated neighborhood dental practice in a residential area, expect a fairly routine Japanese clinic experience — scheduled appointments, methodical care, not a lot of small talk. Patients familiar with Japanese dental clinics will feel at home. First-timers should know that explanations during treatment may be minimal and mostly in Japanese.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website shows some English-language content, which at minimum means they're aware foreign patients exist. But "website has English" and "staff speaks English" are very different things. No confirmed reports of English-speaking dentists or reception staff. For anything beyond pointing at a tooth and nodding, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Written forms will almost certainly be in Japanese only. Call ahead if language support matters to you.

    Contact & Location

    • http://inouedent.com
    • 東京都羽村市五ノ神2-12-14
    • Hamura Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 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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    Inoue Shika

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