Iryouhouzinnshadann Souyukai Notohara Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Gotokuji Station (Odakyu Line) — 2 min walk
  • Ground-floor clinic, easy access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Notohara Shika Clinic sits on the ground floor of Gotokuji Hills, a short walk from Gotokuji Station in Setagaya. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual bases — cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, and orthodontics. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little, but whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking experience at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear. Setagaya isn’t a heavily internationalized area, so don’t assume you’ll walk in and get full English service. That said, the neighborhood is residential and the clinic feels local and accessible rather than intimidating. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. The website at notohara.com is worth checking before you go — it may answer some questions and gives you a sense of their services.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — dentists here seem to take time explaining treatment plans rather than rushing you out. The Gotokuji location keeps it quiet and easy to get to without the chaos of central Tokyo clinics. Wait times appear reasonable. The vibe is neighborhood dental practice: professional but not clinical-cold. Not a lot of reviews from English speakers specifically, so the expat experience is still a bit of an unknown.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a good sign — it means someone there has considered non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or during treatment. Setagaya is a largely Japanese-speaking area, so realistically, basic Japanese or a translation app will help a lot. Forms are likely Japanese-only. Before your first visit, try emailing through their website — if they respond in English, you'll know more about what to expect.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.notohara.com
    • 東京都世田谷区豪徳寺1-20-6 豪徳寺ヒルズ1F
    • Gotokuji Station (Odakyu Line) — 2 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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